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H.R. 12712 (94th)

Gasoline Dealers' Protection Act

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Introduced

23 March 1976

Last action

23 March 1976 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Devine, Samuel L. [R-OH-12], Rep. Mosher, Charles A. [R-OH-13]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

2 September 2025

Energy

Summary

Gasoline Dealers Protection Act - Prohibits a refiner or distributor of petroleum products from cancelling, failing to renew, or otherwise terminating a petroleum products franchise except for good cause, unless he furnishes prior written notification. Permits a retailer to bring a civil action for declaratory or injuctive relief against any refiner or distributor who fails to act in good faith in performing or complying with any of the terms or provisions of the franchise, or in terminating, cancelling, or not renewing the franchise with such dealer.

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Timeline

  1. 23 March 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 March 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 March 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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