A bill to amend the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prevent the termination of franchises for the retail distribution of diesel fuel in certain cases in which a substantial portion of the diesel fuel is sold for agricultural or other essential uses.
Diesel Supply Safeguard Act - Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit motor fuel franchisors from terminating any franchise for the retail distribution of diesel fuel under which the franchisee regularly sells diesel fuel for agricultural or other essential uses, unless the franchisee can obtain diesel fuel and gasoline elsewhere on at least equal terms or the franchisor cannot meet its supply requirements due to circumstances beyond its control.
Amends such Act to limit court-ordered continuations or renewal of such franchises where the above circumstances exist.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
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