Cal. Business and Professions Code § 16725 : California Business And Professions Code — General Business Regulations — Combinations In Restraint Of Trade — Prohibited Restraints On Competition — Not unlawful to promote competition Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session It is not unlawful to enter into agreements or form associations or combinations, the purpose and effect of which is to promote, encourage or increase competition in any trade or industry, or which are in furtherance of trade. Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 16725