California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §17200: As used in this chapter, unfair competition shall mean and include any unlawful, unfair or fraudulent business act or practice and unfair, deceptive, untrue or misleading advertising and any act prohi

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This statute defines 'unfair competition' to include unlawful or fraudulent business practices, deceptive advertising, and acts prohibited under specified sections of the Business and Professions Code.

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As used in this chapter, unfair competition shall mean and include any unlawful, unfair or fraudulent business act or practice and unfair, deceptive, untrue or misleading advertising and any act prohibited by Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 17500) of Part 3 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code.

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