July 23, 2008, Introduced by Reps. Moore, Amos and Stakoe and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
A bill to amend 1990 PA 134, entitled
"Motor fuel distribution act,"
(MCL 445.1801 to 445.1808) by amending the title and by adding
section 5a.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
TITLE
An act to regulate the termination and transfer of motor fuel
franchises; to prohibit certain provisions in franchises; and to
provide for certain remedies and penalties.
Sec. 5a. (1) A franchise shall not prohibit the franchisee
from offering a discount to a buyer of motor fuel based on the
method of payment for that motor fuel.
(2) A franchise shall require that if the franchisee offers a
discount to a buyer of motor fuel based on the method of payment
for that motor fuel, the franchisee must clearly display each price
for the motor fuel on the premises.
(3) A provision in a franchise that violates this section is
void and unenforceable.