California Business and Professions Code CHAPTER 7.5 - Franchises

• Section 20999.
  For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:(a) “Franchise” means any contract between a refiner and a distributor, between a refiner...
• Section 20999.1.
  Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise, no franchisor shall terminate, cancel, or fail to or refuse to renew any existing franchise without good cause.As used...
• Section 20999.2.
  No petroleum distributor shall deny to any gasoline dealer or prospective gasoline dealer the right to be accompanied by counsel or a personal representative to...
• Section 20999.25.
  (a) In the case of leased marketing premises as to which the franchisor owns a fee interest, the franchisor shall not sell, transfer, or assign to...
• Section 20999.3.
  (a) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter may be sued in the superior court in the county in which the defendant resides or...
• Section 20999.4.
  At such time as a franchisor intends to withdraw from the marketing of fuel through retail and distribution outlets in the relevant geographic market area,...

Last modified: October 22, 2018