North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 119. Gasoline and Oil Inspection and Regulation § 119-63.8. Alliance activities deemed not in restraint of trade; pricing

(a) No meeting or activity undertaken by the Alliance or the Foundation in pursuance of the provisions of this Article shall be considered illegal under antitrust law or a restraint of trade.

(b) In all cases, the price of propane shall be determined by market forces. Neither the Foundation nor the Alliance may take any action nor shall any provision of this Article be interpreted as establishing an agreement to pass along to consumers the cost of any assessment provided for by this Article.