NRS 597.450: Temporary operation of service station by refiner; limitations on temporary operation; price of motor vehicle fuel sold to other retailers.

1. If a refiner is unable to commence the direct operation of a service station because of the restrictions set forth in NRS 597.440, the refiner may operate the service station temporarily for not more than 180 days if:

(a) The retailer voluntarily terminates or agrees not to renew the franchise for the service station; or

(b) The franchise for the service station is terminated by the refiner pursuant to NRS 597.270 to 597.470, inclusive.

2. During the temporary operation of a service station by a refiner, the refiner may sell motor vehicle fuel to other retailers in the marketing area of that service station at a price not less than 4 cents below the retail price of fuel at the service station the refiner is operating.