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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 3Art. 7§ 65671 Antitrust Compliance Defense

§ 65671 Antitrust Compliance Defense

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§ 65671 Antitrust Compliance Defense

Key Takeaways

  • •If a company follows the rules in this law, they can't be punished for breaking other competition laws.
  • •This law protects companies that follow its rules from being sued for unfair business practices.
  • •It only works if the company's actions match the rules and goals of this law.

Example

A group of farmers work together to sell their crops at a fair price, following the rules set by the government.

If someone sues them for teaming up and says it's unfair, the farmers can say they followed the rules in this law, and the lawsuit will be dropped.

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

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§ 65671 Antitrust Compliance Defense

In any civil or criminal action or proceeding for violation of the Cartwright Act (Section 16700, Business and Professions Code, and following), the Unfair Practices Act (Section 17000, Business and Professions Code, and following), the Fair Trade Act (Section 16900, Business and Professions Code, and following), Section 1673 of the Civil Code, or any rule of statutory or common law against monopolies or combinations in restraint of trade, proof that the act complained of was done in compliance with the provisions of this chapter or a rule or regulation of the commission issued under this chapter and in furtherance of purposes and provisions of this chapter, shall be a complete defense to such action or proceeding. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1467.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

regulationcompliancecommissionportprofessions codeif someonecartwright actunfair practices act

Related Statutes

  • § 66682 Antitrust Compliance Defense
  • § 74005 Commission Actions Antitrust Immunity
  • § 74505 Commission Actions Antitrust Immunity
  • § 58655 Compliance Defense For Antitrust
  • § 67006 Commission Actions Antitrust Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 65671.
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