New Jersey § 56:10-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 56:10-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56:10-7.
a. It shall be a violation of the act to which this act is a supplement for any franchisor,
directly or indirectly, through any officer, agent, or employee, to prohibit any franchisee
engaged in the retail sale of motor gasoline from purchasing any suitable alternate
motor fuel from whatever authorized source that it is available; to reduce allocations
of motor gasoline to any franchisee because of the purchase by the franchisee of an
alternate motor fuel; or to prohibit the use of franchisor issued credit cards to
purchase a suitable alternate motor fuel; provided that: (1) The franchisee has shown that reasonable efforts to secure adequate supplies of
the alternate motor fuel from the franchisor have failed; (2) The franchisee continues to meet all other terms and conditions of the franchise
agreement; (3) The franchisee shall adequately inform consumers of the alternate motor fuel of
the change in type or trade name with reasonable labeling of pumps dispensing the
alternate motor fuel to indicate, where appropriate, that such alternate motor fuel
is not manufactured, distributed, or sold by such franchisor. b. As used in this section, “ alternate motor fuel ” means diesel fuel or any liquid which is the product of the combination of motor
gasoline and any other liquid or gaseous substance which is not derivative of petroleum,
and which is used for the purpose of operating a mechanical device powered by internal
combustion.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 56:10-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 56:10-7 cover?
Section 56:10-7 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 56:10-7?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 56:10-7" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 56:10-7 apply to my situation?
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