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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 24Art. 1§ 78607 Antitrust Immunity For Commission

§ 78607 Antitrust Immunity For Commission

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§ 78607 Antitrust Immunity 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 things like unfair competition or restraint of trade.
  • •This law is about making sure that following the rules in this chapter doesn't get you in trouble with 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 or unfair competition.

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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§ 78607 Antitrust Immunity For Commission

No action taken by the commission, or by any individual in accordance with this chapter or with the 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 Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), or any statutory or common law against monopolies or combinations in restraint of trade. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 210, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionregulationprofessions codecartwright actunfair practices actcompetitionaccordanceviolation

Related Statutes

  • § 79206 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption
  • § 79805 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption
  • § 52855 Antitrust Immunity For Board Actions
  • § 67006 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption
  • § 74704 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 78607.
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