SB315 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Motor fuel, rebates or discounts which make selling price below cost to wholesaler or retailer, prohibition repealed, Sec. 8-22-10 repealed

Summary

SB315 would repeal Alabama’s ban on rebates or discounts that price motor fuel below cost to wholesalers or retailers.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would repeal the prohibition on rebates or discounts below cost for motor fuel by removing Section 8-22-10. This would allow wholesalers and retailers to offer such rebates or discounts as part of pricing. The effective date would be the first day of the third month after the governor signs it or it becomes law by other means.

Who It Affects

• Wholesalers of motor fuel, who could offer rebates or discounts below cost as part of pricing strategies.
• Retailers of motor fuel (gas stations, distributors), for similar pricing actions.
• Consumers, who may experience different pricing, promotions, or discounts as a result of these pricing practices.

Key Provisions

• Repeals Section 8-22-10 of the Alabama Code, which prohibited rebates or discounts on motor fuel that would price below the cost to the wholesaler or retailer.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor approval, or the date it becomes law by other means.
• The act is intended to repeal the prohibition on motor fuel rebates/discounts below cost.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Oil and Gas