In any civil or criminal action or proceeding for violation of any rule of [or] statutory or common law against monopolies or combinations in restraint of trade, proof that the act complained of was done in compliance with the provisions of this chapter or a marketing order issued under this chapter, and in furtherance of the purposes and provisions of this chapter, shall be a complete defense to such action or proceeding.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 15.66.220

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.