(1) The franchisor shall not prohibit a franchisee from closing during 1 recognized holiday per calendar year as determined by the franchisee.
    (2) The franchisee shall provide the franchisor with not less than 60 days’ notice of any closing due to a holiday.

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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 445.1805

  • Franchisee: means a retailer who is authorized or permitted, under a franchise, to use a trademark in connection with the sale, consignment, or distribution of fuel. See Michigan Laws 445.1802
  • Franchisor: means a refiner or distributor who authorizes or permits, under a franchise, a retailer to use a trademark in connection with the sale, consignment, or distribution of fuel. See Michigan Laws 445.1802
  • Marketing premises: means , in the case of any franchise, premises that, under the franchise, are to be employed by the franchisee in connection with the sale, consignment, or distribution of motor fuel. See Michigan Laws 445.1802
    (3) The period of closing under this section shall be limited to the 36-hour period of 6 p.m. the day before the holiday to 6 a.m. the day after the holiday.
    (4) This section does not apply to marketing premises used by the franchisee that are located within 1/2 mile of an interstate highway exit or U.S. route.