Maryland § 10-304.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-304.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-304.1.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a retail service station dealer may not sell motor fuel below cost.
(b) A retail service station dealer may sell motor fuel below cost if the sale is:
(1) made in good faith to meet competition;
(2) made as part of a final liquidation or closing of the business of the retail service station dealer;
(3) made as part of a bona fide charitable promotion lasting no longer than 2 days; or
(4) made under the direction or order of a court or government entity.
(c) If the Comptroller receives a complaint in writing that a retail service station dealer is selling motor fuel below cost, the Comptroller shall investigate and determine within 3 business days of the receipt of the complaint whether the allegations contained in the complaint are true.
(d) The Comptroller shall issue a stop sale notice and may suspend or revoke the certificate of registration of a retail service station dealer if the Comptroller determines that the retail service station dealer is in violation of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-304.1
What does Maryland Code § 10-304.1 cover?
Section 10-304.1 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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