California § 66682 - In any civil or criminal action or proceeding for violation of the so-called Cart
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 66682 — In any civil or criminal action or proceeding for violation of the so-called Cart, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66682. In any civil or criminal action or proceeding for violation of the so-called Cart
In any civil or criminal action or proceeding for violation of the so-called Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), the Unfair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 17000) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), or any rule of statutory or common law against monopolies or combinations in restraint of trade, proof that the act complained of was done in compliance with this chapter, or a rule or regulation of the commission issued pursuant thereto, and in furtherance of purposes and provisions thereof, shall be a complete defense to the action or proceeding.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 66682
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 66682 cover?
Section 66682 ("In any civil or criminal action or proceeding for violation of the so-called Cart") 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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