HB 4776

Abstract

Creates the Alternative Motor Fuel Supply Act. Provides that any provision of a franchise which prohibits a dealer engaged in the retail sale of motor fuels from purchasing or selling alternative motor fuels from a person or firm other than the distributor, or limits the quantity of such motor fuel to be purchased from such other person or firm, or any provision of a franchise which directly or indirectly discourages a dealer from purchasing or selling such alternative motor fuels from such other person or firm, is null and void as it pertains to that particular alternative motor fuel if the distributor does not supply or offer to supply to the dealer such alternative motor fuel, but this does not grant to any dealer any rights, authority, or obligation with respect to the permissible uses of the premises or facilities owned, leased, or controlled by a distributor pursuant to the terms of the franchise. Contains provisions regarding violations and application. Effective immediately.