{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"20999.2","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 20999.2","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400. - 22949.92.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7.5. Franchises [20999. - 20999.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-7.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 706.","effective":null,"html":"<p>No petroleum distributor shall deny to any gasoline dealer or prospective gasoline dealer the right to be accompanied by counsel or a personal representative to any meeting held between the parties for the purpose of negotiating the terms of a franchise.</p>","text":"No petroleum distributor shall deny to any gasoline dealer or prospective gasoline dealer the right to be accompanied by counsel or a personal representative to any meeting held between the parties for the purpose of negotiating the terms of a franchise.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/franchises-20999-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}