CHAPTER 7.5. Franchises [20999. - 20999.4.]

Chapter 7.5 added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 640.

§§ 20999–20999.4 · 6 sections

• § 20999 For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) “Franchise” means any contract between a refiner and a distributor,…
• § 20999.1 Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise, no franchisor shall terminate, cancel, or fail to or refuse to renew any existing franchise without good cause. As…
• § 20999.2 No petroleum distributor shall deny to any gasoline dealer or prospective gasoline dealer the right to be accompanied by counsel or a personal representative…
• § 20999.25 (a) In the case of leased marketing premises as to which the franchisor owns a fee interest, the franchisor shall not sell, transfer, or assign to another…
• § 20999.3 (a) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter may be sued in the superior court in the county in which the defendant resides or where a franchise…
• § 20999.4 At such time as a franchisor intends to withdraw from the marketing of fuel through retail and distribution outlets in the relevant geographic market area,…