### Question
How does the law define retailer?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 2801*, **retailer** is defined as:

> any person who purchases motor fuel for sale to the general public for ultimate consumption

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-PETROLEUM MARKETING PRACTICES > SUBCHAPTER I-FRANCHISE PROTECTION**

