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- Reported referred to codes
- Referred to economic development
- Print number 4913a
- Amend and recommit to economic development
- Referred to economic development
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Establishes no franchise agreements shall prohibit a gasoline dealer from offering a discount to a buyer based upon the method of payment by such buyer for such gasoline
In Senate Committee · Consumer Protection · Sponsor William T. Stachowski
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A4913A
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to the right of gasoline dealers to offer discounts
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to ensure that gasoline dealers are able to offer consumers a discount for using certain methods of payment.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill adds a new section 199-0 to the general business law to prohibit motor fuel franchise agreements from restricting a motor fuel dealer's right to offer discounts for certain methods of payment.
Justification
The distribution and sale of motor vehicle fuels and oils affects the general economy of the state, the public interest and the public welfare. Provisions in certain motor fuel franchise agreements prohibit gasoline dealers from offering a discount to a buyer based upon the method of payment by such buyer for gasoline. Such provisions constitute unreasonable restraints on competitive pricing and inhibit the fair and efficient functioning of a free market economy within the motor fuel industry. With the price of gasoline increasing rapidly, many gasoline dealers would like to use discounts as a way to provide savings to the consumer. Unfortunately, some franchisors restrict the ability of franchises to offer payment method discounts to consumers. This bill would provide that the provisions of any motor fuel franchise agreement that prohibit gasoline dealers from offering a discount to a buyer based upon the method of payment by such buyer for gasoline are void and with- out effect as contrary to public policy. This bill is based on legis- lation recently enacted in Connecticut.
Prior legislative history
2007-2008: A.11749 - Referred to Economic Development
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately.
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