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Bus. & Prof. Code § 21140 Section 21140
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For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) “Franchise” means any contract between a refiner and a distributor, between a refiner and a retailer, between a distributor and another distributor, or between a distributor and a retailer, u…
Bus. & Prof. Code § 21140.1 Section 21140.1
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Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise, a franchisee shall not be precluded from purchasing fuel from any available source if the franchisor is unable or refuses to supply the franchisee with fuel. Failure to deliver contracted, agreed upon, or requested quantities of fuel wi…
Bus. & Prof. Code § 21140.2 Section 21140.2
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From the effective date of this section it shall be illegal for any franchisor by any action to require a franchisee to purchase only those tires, batteries, motor oil, and other automotive accessories sold by the franchisor. A franchised retail gasoline dealer may sell any tires…
Bus. & Prof. Code § 21140.3 Section 21140.3
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The franchisor’s executive officer, representative, or agent of the franchisor who negotiates any contract in violation of this chapter or who otherwise coerces a franchisee in violation of this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to one hundred thousand dollars ($1…