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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 20Ch. 1Art. 2§ 54038 Association Antitrust Exemptions

§ 54038 Association Antitrust Exemptions

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§ 54038 Association Antitrust Exemptions

Key Takeaways

  • •Groups formed under this law are not considered illegal teams or monopolies.
  • •These groups are not trying to control prices or reduce competition unfairly.
  • •They follow state laws and don’t break rules about fair business.

Example

A group of local farmers join together to sell their crops at a fair price.

This group is allowed because they are not secretly controlling prices or stopping other farmers from selling. They are just working together fairly.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 54038 Association Antitrust Exemptions

Any association which is organized pursuant to this chapter is not any of the following: (a) A conspiracy, a combination in restraint of trade, or an illegal monopoly. (b) An attempt to lessen competition, to fix prices arbitrarily, or to create a combination or pool in violation of any law of this state. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

competitioncombinationassociationviolation

Related Statutes

  • § 18221 Attorney General Enforcement Actions
  • § 5028 Quarantine Law Violations
  • § 54034 Association Law Preemption
  • § 54035 Agricultural Product Exemption Extension
  • § 54036 Cooperative Name Use Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 54038.
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