{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"17000","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17000","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 4. Unfair Trade Practices [17000. - 17101.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [17000. - 17002.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 526.","effective":null,"html":"<p>This chapter may be cited as the Unfair Practices Act.</p>","text":"This chapter may be cited as the Unfair Practices Act.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions-17000","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}