Bill Status of HB 3838   93rd General Assembly


Short Description:  MOTOR FUEL PRICING ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. William B. Black-Dan Brady

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Motor Fuel Fair Marketing Practices Act. Prohibits price gouging on the retail sale of motor fuel in response to the occurrence of a disaster. Provides that a violation of the federal Robinson-Patman Act with respect to the retail sale of motor fuel constitutes a violation of this Act. Prohibits the practice of selling motor fuel at retail prices that are below cost, where the effect is to injure or lessen competition. Provides for investigation and enforcement by the Attorney General. Provides for civil penalties for violations. Effective July 1, 2004.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  9/24/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. William B. Black
  10/23/2003HouseFirst Reading
  10/23/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  12/15/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

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