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Bill96th CongressFiled Mar 21, 1979Energy
S. 723

Petroleum Marketing Moratorium Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 21, 1979)

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.

What just happenedMar 21, 1979

Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH](D-NH)Sponsor
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  1. Mar 21, 1979IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Mar 21, 1979IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate