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Bus. & Prof. Code, § 21140.2 · Chapter 7.8. Franchise Dealers Fair Practices

Bus. & Prof. Code, § 21140.2

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

From the effective date of this section it shall be illegal for any franchisor by any action to require a franchisee to purchase only those tires, batteries, motor oil, and other automotive accessories sold by the franchisor. A franchised retail gasoline dealer may sell any tires, batteries, motor oil, and other automotive accessories as may be available to him or her for retail sale.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 523, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.

Source of truth

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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&sectionNum=21140.2.
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