Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 19 Business Regulations -- Miscellaneous - Chapter 19.120 Gasoline Dealer Bill Of Rights Act
- 19.120.010 Definitions
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Advertisement" means any written or printed communication or any ...
- 19.120.020 Sale of franchise to third party
Notwithstanding the terms of any motor fuel franchise, a motor fuel refiner-supplier shall not absolutely prohibit or unreasonably withhold its consent to any sale, assignment, ...
- 19.120.030 Sale of franchise to corporation
Notwithstanding the terms of any motor fuel franchise, no motor fuel refiner-supplier may prohibit or prevent the sale, assignment, or other transfer of the motor ...
- 19.120.040 Franchise considered personal property -- Designated successor in interest
Notwithstanding the terms of any motor fuel franchise, the interest of a motor fuel retailer under such an agreement shall be considered personal property and ...
- 19.120.050 Purchase of real estate and improvements owned by refiner-supplier -- Retailer given right of first refusal -- Notice to retailer
Notwithstanding the terms of any motor fuel franchise, the motor fuel retailer shall be given the right of first refusal to purchase the real estate ...
- 19.120.060 Refiner-suppliers -- Prohibited conduct
Notwithstanding the terms of any motor fuel franchise, no motor fuel refiner-supplier may: (1) Require any motor fuel retailer to meet mandatory minimum sales volume ...
- 19.120.070 Offers, sales, or purchases of franchises -- Unlawful acts
It is unlawful for any person in connection with the offer, sale, or purchase of any motor fuel franchise directly or indirectly: (1) To sell ...
- 19.120.080 Refiner-supplier and retailer relationship -- Rights and prohibitions
Without limiting the other provisions of this chapter, the following specific rights and prohibitions shall govern the relation between the motor fuel refiner-supplier and the ...
- 19.120.090 Action for damages, rescission, or other relief
(1) Any person who sells or offers to sell a motor fuel franchise in violation of this chapter shall be liable to the motor fuel ...
- 19.120.100 Limitation period tolled
The pendency of any civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings against a person brought by the federal or Washington state governments or any of their agencies ...
- 19.120.110 Civil actions by retailers -- Attorneys' fees
Any motor fuel retailer who is injured in his or her business by the commission of any act prohibited by this chapter, or any motor ...
- 19.120.120 Civil actions by attorney general -- Attorneys' fees -- Criminal actions not limited by chapter
(1) The attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state against any person to restrain and prevent the doing of any ...
- 19.120.130 Exception or exemption -- Burden of proof -- Waiver of provisions of chapter void
In any proceeding under this chapter, the burden of proving an exception or an exemption from definition is upon the person claiming it. Any condition, ...
- 19.120.900 Short title
This chapter shall be known as the "gasoline dealer bill of rights act."[1986 c 320 § 19.] ...
- 19.120.901 Application of chapter
The provisions of this chapter apply to any motor fuel franchise or contract entered into or renewed on or after June 30, 1986, between a ...
- 19.120.902 Intent -- Interpretation consistent with chapter 19.100 RCW
It is the intent of the legislature that this chapter be interpreted consistent with chapter 19.100 RCW.[1986 c 320 § 17.] ...
- 19.120.903 Liberal construction
This chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate its beneficial purposes.[1986 c 320 § 18.] ...
- 19.120.904 Severability -- 1986 c 320
If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application ...
- 19.120.905 Effective date -- 1986 c 320
(1) Sections 20 and 21 are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and ...
Last modified: April 7, 2009