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MA S131

Relative to adjustments to certain petroleum products


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
08/03/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to adjustments to certain petroleum products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 28A of Chapter 140D of the General Laws to allow sellers of gas to offer a discount to buyers who pay by cash, debit card, check, or similar means rather than by credit card, provided that the discount is offered to all prospective buyers and the availability of the discount is clearly and conspicuously disclosed. The bill also states that any provision in any contract or agreement prohibiting a retailer or distributor from offering such a discount is void and without effect as contrary to public policy.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 08/03/2017)

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