MOTOR FUEL PRICING ACT
Summary
Creates the Motor Fuel Fair Marketing Practices Act. Prohibits price gouging on the retail sale of motor fuel in response to the occurrence of a disaster. Provides that a violation of the federal Robinson-Patman Act with respect to the retail sale of motor fuel constitutes a violation of this Act. Prohibits the practice of selling motor fuel at retail prices that are below cost, where the effect is to injure or lessen competition. Provides for investigation and enforcement by the Attorney General. Provides for civil penalties for violations. Effective July 1, 2004.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2003
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 24, 2003
Last action Jan 11, 2005
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 11, 2005
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Oct 23, 2003
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
William B. Black
RRepublican
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