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Petroleum Marketing Practices Amendments Act of 1991

Introduced: June 10, 1991 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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Jul 15, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Jun 10, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 10, 1991
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Petroleum Marketing Practices Act Amendments of 1991 - Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to modify the definition of "contract" to include any contract between specified parties which is economically necessary to the operation of the franchise.

Preempts conflicting or irreconcilable provisions of State law.

Provides that the termination or non-renewal of a franchise relationship, upon expiration of an underlying lease for marketing premises, is reasonable if specified conditions exist.

Declares unenforceable certain supply restrictions contained in franchise contracts between a refiner and a retailer, or a refiner and a distributor.

What's happening now July 15, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

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