{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"17044","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17044","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 3. Offenses Against the Chapter [17040. - 17051.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-4/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 334.","effective":null,"html":"<p>It is unlawful for any person engaged in business within this State to sell or use any article or product as a “loss leader” as defined in Section <a href=\"/bpc/17030\">17030</a> of this chapter.</p>","text":"It is unlawful for any person engaged in business within this State to sell or use any article or product as a “loss leader” as defined in Section 17030 of this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/offenses-against-the-chapter-17044","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}