Bill > A05631

This bill amends the New York General Business Law to nullify certain restrictions in franchise agreements and supply contracts related to motor fuel sales. Specifically, the bill invalidates contractual provisions that prevent a gas station dealer who owns a service station (including tanks and pumps) or provides environmental pollution insurance of at least $1 million from selling unbranded motor fuel. The bill also prohibits franchise agreements that restrict distributors from purchasing or selling unbranded motor fuel from sources other than the original refiner. The legislation defines key terms such as "refiner" (a commercial entity producing gasoline or diesel fuel), "distributor" (a person who purchases motor fuel at a terminal and supplies service stations), and "unbranded motor fuel" (fuel without a specific refiner's trademark or identifying symbol). The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law and will apply to franchise agreements entered into on or after that date, effectively giving gas station owners and distributors more flexibility in sourcing and selling motor fuel from alternative suppliers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5631