§ 76205 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•The government or people following these rules won't break other laws about fair business.
•This law protects actions taken under this chapter from being called unfair business tricks.
•Even if something looks like a monopoly, it’s okay if it follows these rules.

Example

A group of farmers work together to sell their crops in a way the government says is okay.

Even if someone thinks they’re being unfair or making a monopoly, they won’t get in trouble because they’re following the rules in this law.

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§ 76205 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption

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. 1985, Ch. 1102, 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 76205.

§ 76205 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 76205 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption

Key Takeaways

•The government or people following these rules won't break other laws about fair business.
•This law protects actions taken under this chapter from being called unfair business tricks.
•Even if something looks like a monopoly, it’s okay if it follows these rules.

Example

A group of farmers work together to sell their crops in a way the government says is okay.

Even if someone thinks they’re being unfair or making a monopoly, they won’t get in trouble because they’re following the rules in this law.

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

Official Source

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§ 76205 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption

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 76205.

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