§2807 Prohibition on Restriction of Installation of Renewable Fuel Pumps

Summary

Stops franchisors from blocking station owners and their affiliates from installing or selling certain renewable fuels. Renewable fuel here means either E85 (fuel that is at least 85% ethanol) or a diesel mix that has at least 20% biodiesel or renewable diesel. A franchise-related document means a fuel franchise or any contract or rule from the franchisor about selling fuel. For any franchise made or renewed on or after December 19, 2007, the franchisor may not stop the owner from installing pumps or tanks (except the franchisor can limit tank installs on property it leases); converting tanks or pumps if the equipment has a manufacturer warranty or is certified by a standards organization; advertising or selling renewable fuel anywhere on the station (including areas with a franchisor logo); buying renewable fuel from other suppliers if the franchisor does not supply it; listing availability or prices; or accepting credit card payment — so long as these actions do not involve wrong labeling, misbranding, intentional contamination, or trademark violations. A franchisor may still require reasonable insurance and indemnity. If a franchise requires selling three grades of gasoline, the station owner may sell a renewable fuel in place of one (and only one) of those grades.