Michigan Compiled Laws Act 134 Of 1990 Motor Fuel Distribution Act (445.1801 - 445.1808)

AN ACT to regulate the termination and transfer of motor fuel franchises; and to provide for certain remedies.

History: 1990, Act 134, Imd. Eff. June 26, 1990

Section 445.1801 Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “motor fuel distribution act”. History: 1990, Act 134, Eff. Oct. 1, 1990
Section 445.1802 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) “Contract” means any oral or written agreement. (b) “Franchise” means a contract between a refiner and a retailer...
Section 445.1803 Death Of Franchisee; Devolution Of Franchise And Lease Or Other Agreement To Designated Successor Or Secondary Designee; Standards; Limitation; Notice; Applicability Of Section.
(1) Following the death of a franchisee, who is not a trial franchise retailer, the franchise and any lease or other agreement in connection...
Section 445.1804 Franchise And Lease Or Other Agreement; Transfer Or Assignment; Consent; Standards; Notice Of Intent; Objection; Approval; Compliance; Assumption Of Obligations; Effect Of Termination Or Nonrenewal Of Franchise; Option Of Franchisor To Purchase; Exception.
(1) A franchise agreement and any other lease or agreement in connection with the franchise agreement between a franchisor and a franchisee shall be...
Section 445.1805 Closing During Holiday.
(1) The franchisor shall not prohibit a franchisee from closing during 1 recognized holiday per calendar year as determined by the franchisee. (2) The...
Section 445.1806 Violation Of Act Resulting In Injury; Action For Injunctive Relief Or Damages; Jurisdiction; Fees And Costs.
A person injured in the person's business or property by reason of a violation of this act may bring an action in the court...
Section 445.1807 Applicability Of Act.
This act shall not apply to any distributor who is not authorized to distribute motor fuels under a trademark owned or controlled by a...
Section 445.1808 Effective Date Of Mcl 445.1801, 445.1802, 445.1803, 445.1804, 445.1806, 445.1807; Effective Date Of Mcl 445.1805.
(1) Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 shall take effect October 1, 1990. (2) Section 5 shall take effect December 1, 1991....

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