California § 17050 - The prohibitions of this chapter against locality discriminations, sales below co
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 17050 — The prohibitions of this chapter against locality discriminations, sales below co, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17050. The prohibitions of this chapter against locality discriminations, sales below co
The prohibitions of this chapter against locality discriminations, sales below cost, and loss leaders do not apply to any sale made: (a) In closing out in good faith the ownerâs stock or any part thereof for the purpose of discontinuing his trade in any such article or product and in the case of the sale of seasonal goods or to the bona fide sale of perishable goods to prevent loss to the vendor by spoilage or depreciation; provided, notice is given to the public thereof. (b) When the goods are damaged or deteriorated in quality, and notice is given to the public thereof. (c) By an officer acting under the orders of any court. (d) In an endeavor made in good faith to meet the legal prices of a competitor selling the same article or product, in the same locality or trade area and in the ordinary channels of trade. (e) In an endeavor made in good faith by a manufacturer, selling an article or product of his own manufacture, in a transaction and sale to a wholesaler or retailer for resale to meet the legal prices of a competitor selling the same or a similar or comparable article or product, in the same locality or trade area and in the ordinary channels of trade. The notice required to be given under this section shall not be sufficient unless the subject of such sales is kept separate from other stocks and clearly and legibly marked with the reason for such sales, and any advertisement of such goods must indicate the same facts and the number of items to be sold.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 17050
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17050 cover?
Section 17050 ("The prohibitions of this chapter against locality discriminations, sales below co") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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