{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"16722","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 16722","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 2. Prohibited Restraints on Competition [16720. - 16729.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 526.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Any contract or agreement in violation of this chapter is absolutely void and is not enforceable at law or in equity.</p>","text":"Any contract or agreement in violation of this chapter is absolutely void and is not enforceable at law or in equity.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/prohibited-restraints-on-competition-16722","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}