California Codes, Business and Professions Code - BPC, Division 8 — Special Business Regulations, Chapter 8 — Unfair Practices, Section 21203
The Legislature finds and declares that distribution and sales of motor vehicle fuels and oils in the State of California affect the general economy of the state, the public interest and the public welfare. Competition and freedom from unreasonable discriminatory practices are essential to the fair and efficient functioning of a free market economy. Competitive conditions are rapidly changing with resulting market dislocation. Therefore, it is further provided that any existing contracts, arrangements, or agreements with provision for prices not in compliance with this chapter shall be void on and after the effective date of this chapter as to such provisions, except for any as may be required to be extended beyond said date to comply with any applicable federal price control laws, regulations or orders.
Notes
Establishes legislative findings that motor-fuel and oil distribution affects California's economy and public welfare and that competition and freedom from unreasonable discrimination are essential. Bars enforcement, from the chapter's effective date, of existing contract price provisions that do not comply with the chapter, except to the extent federal price-control law requires them to continue.
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