SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1466 FILED ON: 1/16/2015
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 170
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Barbara A. L'Italien
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act concerning adjustments to certain petroleum products.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
Barbara A. L'Italien | Second Essex and Middlesex |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1466 FILED ON: 1/16/2015
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 170
By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 170) of Barbara L'Italien for legislation relative to adjustments to certain petroleum products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Eighty-Ninth General Court
(2015-2016)
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An Act concerning adjustments to certain petroleum products.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 28A of Chapter 140D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2012 official edition, is hereby amended by adding the following:-
(c) (1) Nothing in this section shall prohibit any seller from offering a discount for the purchase of gas to a buyer to induce such buyer to pay by cash, debit card, check or similar means rather than by credit card, provided the discount is offered to all prospective buyers and the availability of the discount is clearly and conspicuously disclosed.
(2) Any provision in any contract or agreement prohibiting a retailer or distributor from offering such discount is void and without effect as contrary to public policy.