California · Business and Professions Code - BPC
BPC §16725: It is not unlawful to enter into agreements or form associations or combinations, the purpose and effect of which is to promote, encourage or increase competition in any trade or industry, or which ar
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This statute permits agreements, associations, and combinations that promote competition or further trade purposes.
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It is not unlawful to enter into agreements or form associations or combinations, the purpose and effect of which is to promote, encourage or increase competition in any trade or industry, or which are in furtherance of trade.
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