FL H0805

After October 1, 2016, producers, refiners, and their subsidiaries are prohibited from operating retail gas stations using company personnel to sell petroleum products under their own brand or secondary brand names

Revises the definition of "refiner" by removing language that included affiliates who store, exchange, sell, or transfer motor fuel at terminal facilities in Florida

Knowingly violating the act results in Class III civil penalties for each violation, with each day counting as a separate violation, capped at $250,000 total

Violators are also liable for attorney fees and subject to injunctive relief

Injured parties may bring private civil actions seeking declaratory judgment, injunctive relief, and actual damages