E. S. Bills, Inc. v. Tzucanow

I concur.

The majority opinion reaches the correct result on the issues raised and discussed. My concern, however, has been with the validity of Business and Professions Code section 20999.1. If the section is constitutionally infirm it would have no effect whatever on this unlawful detainer action.

Section 20999.1 provides, in substance, that no petroleum refiner or distributor franchisor “shall terminate, cancel, or fail to or refuse to renew any existing franchise without good cause,” and defines “good cause” to mean: (a) the franchisee has failed to comply with essential and reasonable…