{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"16804","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 16804","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 2.5. Combinations to Obstruct Sales of Livestock [16800. - 16804.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-2.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 67.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A violation of any provision of this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) and not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year, or both. A person violating any provision of this chapter shall be liable, in civil action, to any person aggrieved thereby, for the full amount of damages sustained by reason of the violation.</p>","text":"A violation of any provision of this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) and not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year, or both. A person violating any provision of this chapter shall be liable, in civil action, to any person aggrieved thereby, for the full amount of damages sustained by reason of the violation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/combinations-to-obstruct-sales-of-livestock-16804","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}