(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Controlled outlet” means an outlet which is operated by a distributor or operated by company employees, a subsidiary company, commissioned agent, or by any person who manages the outlet on a fee arrangement with the distributor. (c) The distributor may not: (1) Require the dealer to refuse […]
(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that since the distribution and sale through marketing arrangements of petroleum products in the State vitally affect the economy of the State, and its public interest, welfare, and transportation, it is necessary to define the relationships and responsibilities of the parties to certain agreements pertaining to these marketing arrangements. […]
Before any marketing agreement is concluded, a distributor shall disclose fully to a prospective dealer the following information: (1) Any gallonage history of the location under negotiation for the shorter of: (i) The three-year period immediately past; or (ii) The entire period during which the location has been supplied by the distributor; (2) The name, last known address, and […]
(a) Every marketing agreement is subject to the provisions of this section, whether or not expressly set forth in the agreement. (b) (1) Until midnight of the seventh business day after the day a marketing agreement is signed or entered into, the dealer may cancel it by giving written notice of cancellation to the distributor in person or […]
Subject to the notice requirements of § 11-306 of this subtitle, in any action filed under this subtitle which is based on a termination or cancellation of a marketing agreement, it is a defense that the marketing agreement was terminated or canceled: (1) By mutual agreement of the parties, provided however, that the mutual agreement is […]
(a) A party to a marketing agreement may not raise any defense set out in § 11-305 of this subtitle unless he gives written notice to the other party of his intent to terminate or cancel the agreement. This notice shall be given in person or by registered or certified mail at least 60 days before […]
Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is liable for damages caused by the violation and is subject to the other legal or equitable remedies available to the party injured by the violation.
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Gasohol and Gasoline Products Marketing Act.
