AB 1345: Cartwright Act: restraint of trade.

The bill aims to expand the scope of activities punishable as a crime under the Cartwright Act, which prohibits restraints of trade and monopolization. It would make it unlawful for one or more persons to act in a way that restricts trade or monopolizes a market. This would include actions that prevent competition or limit access to goods and services. The bill would also impose a state-mandated local program to enforce these provisions. The state would not be required to reimburse local agencies and school districts for costs related to implementing this law.