Business and Professions Code section 17044

It is unlawful for any person engaged in business within this State to sell or use any article or product as a “loss leader” as defined in Section 17030 of this chapter.

Source: Section 17044, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=17044. (updated Jan. 1, 1953; accessed Jun. 16, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/business_and_professions_code_section_17044

Original Source: Section 17044, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=17044. (last accessed May 12, 2025).