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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 12.6Art. 1§ 74704 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption

§ 74704 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption

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§ 74704 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption

Key Takeaways

  • •The commission and its members can't be sued for breaking monopoly or trade laws just for doing their job.
  • •This law protects them even if their actions might look like they're controlling the market.
  • •It only applies if they follow the rules in this chapter or the regulations made under it.

Example

If the commission sets rules for how businesses in a certain industry should operate, and someone thinks these rules are unfair because they limit competition, they can't sue the commission for breaking monopoly laws.

The commission is protected by this law as long as they follow the rules given to them. So, even if their actions affect the market, they are not doing anything illegal.

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

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§ 74704 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption

No action taken by the commission, or by any individual commission board member in accordance with this chapter or with regulations adopted under this chapter, is a violation of the so-called Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), the Unfair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 17000) of that Part 2), or any statutory or common law against monopolies or combinations in restraint of trade. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 595, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionregulationcartwright actunfair practices actthe californiaprofessions codeaccordanceviolation

Related Statutes

  • § 75006 Antitrust Exemption For Commission
  • § 67006 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption
  • § 75504 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption
  • § 77504 Antitrust Exemption For Commission
  • § 77904 Antitrust Immunity For Commission

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 74704.
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