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House narrowly reauthorizes sales-below-cost fuel law after heated debate
Summary
After extended floor debate, the House passed HB325 reauthorizing Utah's sales-below-cost motor-fuel law, 41–31. Supporters cited studies pointing to consumer benefits; opponents questioned enforcement history and impact on small retailers.
The Utah House voted 41–31 on Feb. 29 to reauthorize the Motor Fuel Marketing Act, a sales-below-cost statute that prohibits fuel retailers from selling at prices intended to drive rivals from the market. Representative Ibsen, sponsor of the reconsideration, said he reopened the bill to allow additional members to speak before the House took a final vote.
Representative Eliason,…
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