The Act amends O.C.G.A. 10-1-255 relating to civil actions for unlawful practices in the marketing of octane or cetane fuels under the &"Below Cost Sales Act&" to provide for punitive damages up to specified maximum amounts. Under prior law, O.C.G.A. 10-1-255(b), a person who sustained a competitive injury from such unlawful trade practices was limited to recovery of actual or special damages including reasonable attorney's fees and the cost of litigation.
