CHAPTER 7.8. Franchise Dealers Fair Practices [21140. - 21149.]

Chapter 7.8 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 498.

§§ 21140–21149 · 8 sections

• § 21140 For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) “Franchise” means any contract between a refiner and a distributor,…
• § 21140.1 Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise, a franchisee shall not be precluded from purchasing fuel from any available source if the franchisor is unable or…
• § 21140.2 From the effective date of this section it shall be illegal for any franchisor by any action to require a franchisee to purchase only those tires, batteries,…
• § 21140.3 The franchisor’s executive officer, representative, or agent of the franchisor who negotiates any contract in violation of this chapter or who otherwise…
• § 21140.4 Any person who is injured in his business or property by reason of a violation of this chapter may sue therefor in any court having jurisdiction in the county…
• § 21140.6 (a) On and after January 1, 1980, it shall be unlawful to include in any franchise agreement any term which provides for the termination of the franchise by…
• § 21148 (a) Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise, a franchisor may not withhold its consent to the sale, transfer, or assignment of the franchise by the…
• § 21149 Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise, the franchisor may not prohibit or prevent the sale, transfer, or assignment of the franchise to a corporation if…