{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"16702","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 16702","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [16000. - 18107.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7"},{"name":"PART 2. PRESERVATION AND REGULATION OF COMPETITION [16600. - 17365.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Combinations in Restraint of Trade [16700. - 16770.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [16700. - 16703.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 526.","effective":null,"html":"<p>As used in this chapter “person” or “persons” includes corporations, firms, partnerships and associations existing under or authorized by the laws of this State or any other State, or any foreign country.</p>","text":"As used in this chapter “person” or “persons” includes corporations, firms, partnerships and associations existing under or authorized by the laws of this State or any other State, or any foreign country.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions-16702","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}