Fla. Stat. 526.305
Discriminatory practices unlawful; exceptions


(1)

It is unlawful for any person engaged in commerce in this state:To sell for resale any grade of motor fuel at a price lower than the price at which the seller contemporaneously sells motor fuel of like grade and quality to another person on the same level of distribution, in the same class of trade, and within the same relevant geographic market as the purchaser; orTo knowingly receive for resale any grade of motor fuel at a price lower than the price at which the seller from which the motor fuel is purchased or received contemporaneously sells motor fuel of like grade and quality to another person on the same level of distribution, in the same class of trade, and within the same relevant geographic market as the purchaser;

where the effect is to injure competition.

(a)

To sell for resale any grade of motor fuel at a price lower than the price at which the seller contemporaneously sells motor fuel of like grade and quality to another person on the same level of distribution, in the same class of trade, and within the same relevant geographic market as the purchaser; or

(b)

To knowingly receive for resale any grade of motor fuel at a price lower than the price at which the seller from which the motor fuel is purchased or received contemporaneously sells motor fuel of like grade and quality to another person on the same level of distribution, in the same class of trade, and within the same relevant geographic market as the purchaser;

(2)

A sale of motor fuel of like grade and quality at different prices to persons at the same level of distribution is not a violation of this section if the difference in price is due to a difference in the cost of sale or delivery resulting from differing methods or quantities in which the grade of motor fuel is sold or delivered.

(3)

Subject to the limitations of s. 526.304(3), a sale made in good faith to meet an equally low price of a competitor selling motor fuel of like grade which can be used in the same motor vehicle is not a violation of this section.

(4)

It is unlawful for a refiner to sell any grade of motor fuel to a wholesaler under written contract at a price, after adding federal, state, and local taxes and inspection fees, which is higher than the net price, after deducting all allowances, rebates, and discounts, at which the refiner contemporaneously sells motor fuel of like grade and quality to a dealer in competition with any retail outlet supplied by such wholesaler, where the effect is to injure competition; except to the extent that the difference in price is attributable to a rebate, rent subsidy, or other concession which is offered to the wholesaler on proportionately equal or comparable terms.

(5)

An isolated, inadvertent incident involving the activity prohibited pursuant to subsection (1) or subsection (4) shall not be a violation of this act.

Source: Section 526.305 — Discriminatory practices unlawful; exceptions, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0526.­305 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

526.01
Fraud and deception in sale of liquid fuel, lubricating oil, and greases
526.02
Proper trade name or mark to appear upon container or distributing device
526.03
Imitating trade names or equipment under which liquid fuel is marketed
526.04
Sale of liquid fuel under trademark of another
526.05
Mixing, blending, or compounding liquid fuels of different manufacturers prohibited
526.06
Mixing, blending, compounding, or adulteration of liquid fuels of same manufacturer prohibited
526.07
Assisting another in illegal storage or other violation of chapter prohibited
526.08
Participation of director, officer, agent, employee, or member in violations
526.09
Department to enforce law
526.10
Department of Legal Affairs and state attorneys to assist in enforcing law
526.11
Penalty for violations
526.015
Lubricating oil standards and labeling requirements
526.111
Prohibited display of gasoline prices
526.121
Pricing restrictions
526.131
Injunction against violations
526.141
Self-service gasoline stations
526.142
Air and vacuum devices
526.143
Alternate generated power capacity for motor fuel dispensing facilities
526.144
Florida Disaster Motor Fuel Supplier Program
526.301
Short title
526.302
Legislative findings and intent
526.303
Definitions
526.304
Predatory practices unlawful
526.305
Discriminatory practices unlawful
526.306
Discriminatory allocations unlawful
526.307
Unfair practices unlawful
526.308
Certain rebates unlawful
526.309
Exempt sales
526.311
Enforcement
526.312
Enforcement
526.313
Limitations period for actions

Current through Fall 2025

§ 526.305. Discriminatory practices unlawful; exceptions's source at flsenate​.gov