as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 05/05/2011 09:49am
A bill for an act
relating to motor fuels; barring motor fuel franchise agreements that prohibit
installation or operation of ethanol blender pumps; proposing coding for new law
in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 80C.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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A franchise agreement, marketing agreement, or any other contract or directive of a
franchisor relating to the terms or conditions of the sale of motor fuel by a franchisee or
customer and subject to this chapter or chapter 80F must not prohibit the franchisee or any
affiliate of the franchisee from installing or operating an ethanol-blending fuel dispenser,
as regulated under section 239.761, subdivision 4b.
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This section is effective August 1, 2011, and applies to any
franchise agreement, marketing agreement, or other contract or directive of a franchisor
relating to the terms or conditions of the sale of fuel by a franchisee or customer entered
into or renewed on or after that date.
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