Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
BUSINESS REGULATION |
TITLE 10. MOTOR FUEL AND LUBRICANTS |
SUBTITLE 3. INSPECTION AND SALE OF MOTOR FUEL |
§ 10-311.1. Contract between producer or refiner and station dealer
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(a) Prohibited provisions. -- A producer or refiner of motor fuel may not include in any agreement or contract entered into with a service station dealer any provision that directly or indirectly limits or waives any right of the dealer to:
(1) petition any governmental authority or body; or
(2) lawfully advocate or oppose any governmental or regulatory action with respect to any matter.
(b) Violative provisions void and unenforceable. -- Any provision in an agreement or contract that violates the provisions of subsection (a) of this section is deemed to be void and unenforceable.