California Business and Professions Code

§ 16729

BPC § 16729 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 7 · Part 2 · Ch. 2 · Art. 2

Statute text

(a)It shall be unlawful for a person to use or distribute a common pricing algorithm as part of a contract, combination in the form of a trust, or conspiracy to restrain trade or commerce in violation of this chapter.

(b)It shall be unlawful for a person to use or distribute a common pricing algorithm if the person coerces another person to set or adopt a recommended price or commercial term recommended by the common pricing algorithm for the same or similar products or services in the jurisdiction of this state.

(c)Nothing in this section shall impair or limit the applicability of antitrust laws.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 338, Sec. 1. (AB 325) Effective January 1, 2026.