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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 17Art. 1§ 77204 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption

§ 77204 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption

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§ 77204 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 or monopolistic.
  • •It means if someone follows these rules, they can't get in trouble for breaking competition laws.

Example

A group of farmers follow the rules set by the government to sell their crops together.

Even though selling together might look like they're controlling the market, 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.

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§ 77204 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 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 Fair Trade Act (Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 16900) of that Part 2), the Unfair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 1700) of that Part 2), or any statutory or common law against monopolies or combinations in restraint of trade. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionregulationcartwright actfair trade actunfair practices actprofessions codeeffective julyaccordance

Related Statutes

  • § 73006 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption
  • § 74505 Commission Actions Antitrust Immunity
  • § 77005 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption
  • § 67006 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption
  • § 68006 Antitrust Immunity For Commission

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 77204.
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