Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17030 · Article 2. Definitions
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17030
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“Loss leader” means any article or product sold at less than cost:
(a) Where the purpose is to induce, promote or encourage the purchase of other merchandise; or
(b) Where the effect is a tendency or capacity to mislead or deceive purchasers or prospective purchasers; or
(c) Where the effect is to divert trade from or otherwise injure competitors.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 526.
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