§ 76006 Antitrust Immunity For Commission

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•This law says that if the commission or someone follows the rules in this chapter, they won’t break other laws like the Cartwright Act or Fair Trade Act.
•It protects people from being accused of unfair business practices if they’re just doing what this chapter says.
•Even if someone thinks it looks like a monopoly or unfair trade, it’s okay if it’s allowed by these rules.

Example

A group of farmers follows state rules to sell their crops together at a set price.

Even if someone thinks this looks like unfair teaming up, the law says it’s okay because they’re following the rules.

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

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§ 76006 Antitrust Immunity For Commission

No action taken by the commission, nor by any individual in accordance with this chapter or with the rules and regulations adopted under the 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 Fair Trade Act (Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 16900) of that Part 2), 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. 1984, Ch. 1176, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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commission regulation cartwright act fair trade act unfair practices act the california professions code competition

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 76006.

§ 76006 Antitrust Immunity For Commission

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 76006 Antitrust Immunity For Commission

Key Takeaways

•This law says that if the commission or someone follows the rules in this chapter, they won’t break other laws like the Cartwright Act or Fair Trade Act.
•It protects people from being accused of unfair business practices if they’re just doing what this chapter says.
•Even if someone thinks it looks like a monopoly or unfair trade, it’s okay if it’s allowed by these rules.

Example

A group of farmers follows state rules to sell their crops together at a set price.

Even if someone thinks this looks like unfair teaming up, the law says it’s okay because they’re following the rules.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 76006 Antitrust Immunity For Commission

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commission regulation cartwright act fair trade act unfair practices act the california professions code competition

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 76006.

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