Section 54038 Of Article 2. General Provisions From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.

. Any association which is organized pursuant to this chapter is not any of the following:
  (a) A conspiracy, a combination in restraint of trade, or an illegal monopoly.
  (b) An attempt to lessen competition, to fix prices arbitrarily, or to create a combination or pool in violation of any law of this state.