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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 20Art. 1§ 77904 Antitrust Immunity For Commission

§ 77904 Antitrust Immunity For Commission

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§ 77904 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

Imagine you own a small bakery and you follow all the health and safety rules for making bread. Someone might try to say you're being unfair to other bakeries, but this law says you can't get in trouble just for following the rules.

If you follow the rules set by the commission, you're protected from being accused of breaking other business laws.

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

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§ 77904 Antitrust Immunity For Commission

No action taken by the commission, or by any individual in accordance with this chapter or with 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 that Part 2), or any statutory or common law against monopolies or combinations in restraint of trade. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 495, Sec. 1. Effective August 10, 1990.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionregulationcartwright actunfair practices actthe californiaprofessions codeeffective augustaccordance

Related Statutes

  • § 77504 Antitrust Exemption 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 77904.
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