§ 19.120.010 Definitions
§ 19.120.020 Sale of franchise to third party
§ 19.120.030 Sale of franchise to corporation
§ 19.120.040 Franchise considered personal property — Designated successor in interest
§ 19.120.050 Purchase of real estate and improvements owned by refiner-supplier — Retailer given right of first refusal — Notice to retailer
§ 19.120.060 Refiner-suppliers — Prohibited conduct
§ 19.120.070 Offers, sales, or purchases of franchises — Unlawful acts
§ 19.120.080 Refiner-supplier and retailer relationship — Rights and prohibitions
§ 19.120.090 Action for damages, rescission, or other relief
§ 19.120.100 Limitation period tolled
§ 19.120.110 Civil actions by retailers — Attorneys’ fees
§ 19.120.120 Civil actions by attorney general — Attorneys’ fees — Criminal actions not limited by chapter
§ 19.120.130 Exception or exemption — Burden of proof — Waiver of provisions of chapter void
§ 19.120.900 Short title
§ 19.120.901 Application of chapter
§ 19.120.902 Intent — Interpretation consistent with chapter 19.100 RCW
§ 19.120.903 Liberal construction
§ 19.120.905 Effective date — 1986 c 320
§ 19.120.906 Construction — Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships — 2009 c 521
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 19.120 - Gasoline dealer bill of rights act

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.