Vasco v. Mobil Oil Corp.

OPINION

MOTZ, District Judge.

This case, before the Court on cross-motions for summary judgment, raises the question of whether Section ll-304(d) of the Maryland Gasohol and Gasoline Products Marketing Act (Commercial Law) is preempted by the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 2801-2806, if it is construed as prohibiting a franchisor from adopting a uniform, non-discriminatory policy generally requiring all of its franchisees to operate their stations on a twenty-four hour basis. 1

I

The pertinent facts may be briefly stated. Plaintiff, Alfred P. Vasco, Jr., has been a…