§ 47-25-2002. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Biodiesel” (biodiesel fuel blending stock) means a fuel comprised of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids meeting the requirements of ASTM D 6751; “Blending Stock” means any liquid compound used for blending with other liquid compounds, including catalytically reformed products and additives, to produce […]
§ 47-25-2003. Availability to Wholesalers of Gasoline, Gasoline Blending Stock or Diesel That Has Not Been Blended, but Is Suitable for Blending
All refiners, suppliers and permissive suppliers in this state shall make available to wholesalers gasoline or gasoline blending stock that has not been blended with, but is suitable for blending with, ethanol. All refiners, suppliers and permissive suppliers in this state shall make available to a wholesaler diesel that is suitable for blending with biodiesel. […]
§ 47-25-2004. Contract Provisions Forbidding, Limiting or Restricting Blending Void
Any contract or provision between a wholesaler and a refiner, supplier or permissive supplier executed or renewed on or after January 1, 2010, that forbids, limits or restricts a wholesaler’s ability to blend petroleum products with ethanol or biodiesel shall be void as against public policy. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a franchisor or […]
§ 47-25-2005. Complaints — Fines for Noncompliance — Enforcement
Upon a complaint by a wholesaler and upon investigation by the commissioner of agriculture and after the commissioner determines that a refinery, supplier or permissive supplier in this state is in willful noncompliance with this part, the commissioner of agriculture may assess fines up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per day for each day of […]
§ 47-25-2006. Standards — Liability
Wholesalers purchasing gasoline, gasoline blending stock or diesel are responsible for ensuring that their activities result in gasolines and diesels that meet the standards promulgated by the commissioner of agriculture. Refiners, suppliers and permissive suppliers shall not be liable for fines, penalties, injuries or damages arising out of the subsequent blending of gasoline, gasoline blending […]
§ 47-25-1913. Waiver — Severability
This part shall not be waivable in any contract, and any such attempted waiver shall be null and void. Any contractual term restricting the procedural or substantive rights of a dealer under this part, including a choice of law or choice of forum clause, is void. If any provision of this part or the application […]
§ 47-25-1914. Applicability of Franchise Provisions
Franchise agreements are included in the definition of retail agreements in this part. Although all franchise agreements are considered retail agreements, not every retail agreement constitutes a franchise. Where a relationship qualifies as a franchise under part 15 of this chapter, part 15 shall apply to such franchises. Part 15 of this chapter shall not […]
§ 47-25-2001. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Renewable Fuels Blending Act of 2009.”
§ 47-25-1906. Termination and Repurchase — Price and Associated Costs
A dealer who enters into a written retail agreement with a supplier to maintain a stock of motorcycles, off-road vehicles, or related parts and attachments has the following rights to payment upon repurchase, at the option of the dealer, if the retail agreement is terminated: The supplier shall repurchase, at one hundred percent (100%) of […]
§ 47-25-1907. Title to Repurchased Inventory — Account Adjustments
Upon payment of the repurchase amount to the dealer, the title and right of possession to the repurchased inventory shall transfer to the supplier. Annually, at the end of each calendar year, after termination or cancellation, the dealer’s reserve account for recourse, retail sale or lease contracts shall not be debited by a supplier or […]