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Can you summarize FLCL 501.0115?
GENERAL PROVISIONS (ss. 501.001-501.1735) > Service station credit cards and franchise agreements; certain restrictions on sales and purchasers prohibited.
Short Summary
This legal document prohibits producers, refiners, and their subsidiaries from distributing credit cards intended for the purchase of motor fuel, goods, or services from retail service stations unless the credit card is valid for purchases of all motor fuel at each retail service station. It also prohibits including any restrictions on credit card sales in franchise agreements with retail service stations that are not equally applicable to sales of all types of motor fuels. Violation of this provision is considered a felony of the third degree, and the penalties are provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. The Department of Legal Affairs or any state attorney is authorized to seek an injunction to prevent the distribution or continued use of credit cards in violation of this section during any litigation contesting their validity. The penalties provided by this section are in addition to any civil remedies otherwise provided by law.
Whom does it apply to?
Producers, refiners, and subsidiaries of producers or refiners
What does it govern?
Restrictions on the distribution of credit cards for the purchase of motor fuel, goods, or services from retail service stations
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083
Jurisdiction
Florida