{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"16756.1","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 16756.1","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 3. Enforcement [16750. - 16762.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-2/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 338, Sec. 2.   (AB 325)   Effective January 1, 2026.","effective":"2026-01-01","html":"<p>Notwithstanding any other law, in a complaint for any violation of this chapter, it is sufficient to contain factual allegations demonstrating that the existence of a contract, combination in the form of a trust, or conspiracy to restrain trade or commerce is plausible, and the complaint shall not be required to allege facts tending to exclude the possibility of independent action.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding any other law, in a complaint for any violation of this chapter, it is sufficient to contain factual allegations demonstrating that the existence of a contract, combination in the form of a trust, or conspiracy to restrain trade or commerce is plausible, and the complaint shall not be required to allege facts tending to exclude the possibility of independent action.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/enforcement-16756-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}