S. 72396th CongressSenate Bill

Petroleum Marketing Moratorium Act

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Petroleum Marketing Moratorium Act - Prohibits any major market shareholder directly or indirectly engaged in the production, refining, or transportation of petroleum products from acquiring, operating, or controlling, directly or indirectly, any retail outlet for the marketing of petroleum products which was not acquired, operated, or controlled by such person as of the date of the enactment of this Act. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act.

Introduced Mar 21, 1979
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John Durkin

Democrat

U.S. Senator · NH

Introduced solo — no cosponsors joined.

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