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- Referred to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
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Authorizes gas stations to purchase motor fuel from alternative suppliers
In Assembly Committee · Economic Development · Sponsor J. Gary Pretlow
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BILL NUMBER:S5183
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to authorizing gas stations to purchase motor fuel from alternative suppliers
Purpose
To enable certain gas stations to purchase motor fuel from alternative suppliers.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision 3 of section 199-j of the General Business Law regarding distributor supply agreements and franchise provisions.
Section 2 sets forth effective date.
Justification
Gasoline prices are primarily driven by the law of supply and demand, the provisions of which are difficult to alter. The recent escalation in the price of gasoline, has caused a fiscal hardship for consumers, who are forced to utilize funds which would otherwise be used for other expenses. This bill would attempt to provide some relief by enabling franchise owners to purchase motor fuel from alternative suppliers which could lower the price of the gasoline they sell and, in turn, create an overall more competitive marketplace for consumers.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
The sixtieth day after it shall have become law.
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