Legal Opinion
Governor of the State v. Exxon Corp.
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Decided June 14, 1978No. [No. 10, September Term, 1976.]PublishedCited by 101 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtEldridge, J.
In this case we are presented with several questions concerning the constitutionality of Chapter 854 of the Laws of Maryland of 1974, as amended by Chapter 608 of the Laws of 1975, and codified in Maryland Code (1957, 1972 Repl. Vol., 1976 Cum. Supp.), Art. 56, § 157E. These chapters added the following provisions to the Motor Fuel Inspection Law (italicized portions are those added by Chapter 608 of the Laws of 1975):
“(B) After July 1, 1974, no producer or refiner of petroleum products shall open a major brand, secondary brand or unbranded retail service station in the State of Maryland, and…
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3Cited by101 opinions
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