SB 411 - This act specifies that any motor fuel franchise contracts entered into after August 28, 2007, shall not include provisions that: 1) limit a retailer from purchasing or selling alternative motor fuels only from or to the distributor; 2) limit the quantity of alternative motor fuel to be purchased from persons other than the distributor; or 3) directly or indirectly discourage a retailer from purchasing or selling alternative motor fuel from or to persons other than the distributor. The term "alternative motor fuel" as used in this act refers to E-75, E-85, and biodiesel-blends containing at least 2% biodiesel.
The act does not grant any rights, authority, or obligation to a retailer with regard to the permissible uses of a distributor's premises or facilities.
Any distributor or agent of a distributor who threatens, harasses, coerces, or attempts to coerce a retailer for the purpose of preventing the retailer from buying or selling alternative motor fuel from or to a person other than the distributor, shall be in violation of this act and shall be subject to a fine of up to $1,000 per violation.
ERIKA JAQUES