Vermont § 7186 - Antitrust; conduct authorized
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 7186 — Antitrust; conduct authorized, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7186. Antitrust; conduct authorized
- (a) Activity authorized. A manufacturer, group of manufacturers, or stewardship organization implementing
or participating in an approved collection plan under this chapter for the collection,
transport, processing, and end-of-life management of covered household hazardous products
is individually or jointly immune from liability for conduct under State laws relating
to antitrust, restraint of trade, unfair trade practices, and other regulation of
trade or commerce under 9 V.S.A. chapter 63, subchapter 1 to the extent that the conduct
is reasonably necessary to plan, implement, and comply with the stewardship organization’s
chosen system for managing discarded covered household hazardous products. (b) Limitations on antitrust activity. Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to an agreement among producers,
groups of manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, or stewardship organizations affecting
the price of covered household hazardous products or any agreement restricting the
geographic area in which or customers to whom covered household hazardous products
shall be sold. (Added 2023, No. 58, § 2, eff. June 12, 2023.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 7186
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 7186 cover?
Section 7186 ("Antitrust; conduct authorized") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 7186?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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