Mobil Oil Corp. v. Attorney General

(dissenting, with whom Tauro, C.J., joins) I dissent from the majority opinion. In my view the statute is unconstitutional because the plaintiffs are being deprived of the equal protection of the laws. The statute applies to motor vehicle fuel sellers only and prohibits them from using the contests in connection with the sale of any products including those products sold by competitors who are not under a similar prohibition. The statute, with immaterial language deleted, is clear and unambiguous, viz.: “No dealer or seller of motor vehicle fuel . . . [shall engage in or operate promotional…