Section 21150.

21150. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) “Franchise” means any contract between a refiner and a distributor, between a refiner and a retailer, between a distributor and another distributor, or between a distributor and a retailer, under which a refiner or distributor authorizes or permits a retailer or […]

Section 21150.1.

21150.1. (a) In all future franchise agreements no retail gasoline dealer who operates pursuant to a franchise shall be required by the franchisor to operate the service station during hours that are not profitable to the franchisee, provided that the hours of operation that are maintained by the franchisee are for a continuing period of time. […]