SB198 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Holtzclaw

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Motor fuel, rebates or discounts which make selling price below cost to wholesaler or retailer, prohibition repealed, Sec. 8-22-10 repealed

Summary

SB198 would repeal the ban on rebates or discounts for motor fuel if those rebates would make the selling price fall below the cost to wholesalers or retailers.

What This Bill Does

The bill repeals Section 8-22-10 of the Alabama Code, removing the prohibition on rebates or discounts that could undercut the cost of motor fuel. If enacted, motor fuel sellers could offer rebates or discounts below cost. The change becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when it becomes law by other means).

Who It Affects

• Wholesalers and retailers of motor fuel in Alabama, who would be allowed to offer rebates or discounts that bring selling prices below cost.
• Consumers in Alabama, who may see changes in motor fuel pricing or pricing competition as a result of the new pricing flexibility.

Key Provisions

• Repeals Section 8-22-10 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which prohibits rebates or discounts on motor fuel that make the selling price below cost to the wholesaler or retailer.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon becoming law by other means.

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