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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 18Art. 1§ 77504 Antitrust Exemption For Commission

§ 77504 Antitrust Exemption For Commission

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§ 77504 Antitrust Exemption For Commission

Key Takeaways

  • •This law says that if the commission or someone follows the rules in this chapter, they can't be accused of breaking other laws about fair business or monopolies.
  • •It protects people who follow these rules from being sued for unfair business practices.
  • •This law is about making sure that following the rules in this chapter doesn't get anyone in trouble for other business laws.

Example

If a group of farmers follow the rules set by the commission to sell their crops together, they can't be sued for creating a monopoly.

This law protects the farmers because they are following the rules, even if it looks like they are controlling the market.

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

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§ 77504 Antitrust Exemption For Commission

No action taken by the commission, or by any individual in accordance with this chapter or with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to 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. 1990, Ch. 550, Sec. 1. Effective August 27, 1990.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionregulationcartwright actunfair practices actthe californiaprofessions codeeffective augustaccordance

Related Statutes

  • § 77904 Antitrust Immunity For Commission
  • § 74704 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption
  • § 75006 Antitrust Exemption For Commission
  • § 67006 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption
  • § 71006 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 77504.
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