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MA S142

MA S142
Relative to price discrepancies in gas station purchases


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Introduced
01/22/2013
In Committee
01/22/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
08/01/2014

Introduced Session

188th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to price discrepancies in gas station purchases . Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect consumers by ensuring that the price of motor fuel displayed at gas stations remains consistent for a minimum of twenty-four hours, preventing retail dealers from selling fuel at a different price than what is posted. It also explicitly prohibits charging a higher price for motor fuel when a customer uses a credit card instead of cash or other payment methods, and forbids any hidden discounts or benefits that would allow a customer to pay less than the advertised price. Furthermore, if a gas station combines the sale of motor fuel with another product or service for a single price, that combined price cannot be less than the sum of the individual posted price for the fuel and the separate price for the other item or service.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4042 (on 04/17/2014)

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