1131-S2 AMH CHEN H1602.1
2SHB 1131 - H AMD 204
By Representative Cheney
NOT CONSIDERED 01/02/2024
On page 15, after line 23, insert the following:
"(7) Nothing in this chapter is intended to grant producers and other entities participating in the distribution chain of covered products under this chapter immunity from federal or state antitrust liability. A producer, producer responsibility organization, or other entity in the distribution chain of covered products is not exempted from state or federal laws prohibiting actions that are considered to be a restraint of trade, a conspiracy, or are otherwise deemed unlawful activities in violation of federal or state antitrust laws."
EFFECT: Provides that producers and other entities in the supply chain of products covered by a producer responsibility organization are not immune from federal or state antitrust liability, and are not exempted from federal laws prohibiting actions that are a restraint of trade, a conspiracy, or otherwise deemed in violation of antitrust laws.
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