21200. It is unlawful for any refiner, distributor, manufacturer, or transporter of motor vehicle fuels or oils engaged in business in this state, either directly or indirectly, to discriminate in price between different purchasers of motor vehicle fuels or oils of like grade and quality, where the effect of such discrimination is to lessen competition, […]
21201. The provisions of this chapter shall only apply to refiners, distributors, manufacturers, or transporters of petroleum products engaged in business in this state whose total production, gasoline refining capacity or sales volume at the wholesale level is 50,000 barrels a day or more. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 951.)
21202. Any person injured by any violation of the provisions of this chapter may bring an action for the recovery of damages. Judgment may be entered for three times the amount at which the actual damages are assessed plus reasonable attorney’s fees. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 951.)
21203. The Legislature finds and declares that distribution and sales of motor vehicle fuels and oils in the State of California affect the general economy of the state, the public interest and the public welfare. Competition and freedom from unreasonable discriminatory practices are essential to the fair and efficient functioning of a free market economy. […]
