{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"16725","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 16725","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>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/prohibited-restraints-on-competition-16725","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}