California § 58655 - In any civil or criminal action or proceeding for violation of any of the followi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 58655 — In any civil or criminal action or proceeding for violation of any of the followi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58655. In any civil or criminal action or proceeding for violation of any of the followi
In any civil or criminal action or proceeding for violation of any of the following, proof that the act which is complained of was done in compliance with the provisions of this chapter or a marketing order which is issued pursuant to, and in furtherance of the purposes and provisions of this chapter, is a complete defense to such action or proceeding: (a) The Cartwright Act, Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700), Part 2, Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code. (b) The Unfair Practices Act, Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 17000), Part 2, Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code. (c) The Fair Trade Act, Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 16900), Part 2, Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code. (d) Any rule of statutory or common law against monopolies or combinations in restraint of trade.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 58655 cover?
Section 58655 ("In any civil or criminal action or proceeding for violation of any of the followi") 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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