Bus. & Prof. Code, § 20999.2 · Chapter 7.5. Franchises
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 20999.2
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No petroleum distributor shall deny to any gasoline dealer or prospective gasoline dealer the right to be accompanied by counsel or a personal representative to any meeting held between the parties for the purpose of negotiating the terms of a franchise.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 706.
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- As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=20999.2.
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