§421C-32 Associations and agreements are not in restraint of trade. No association, or method or act thereof which complies with this chapter, shall be deemed a conspiracy or combination in restraint of trade or an illegal monopoly, or an attempt to lessen competition or fix prices arbitrarily, or the creation of a combination or pool, or to accomplish any improper or illegal purpose. Any agreements authorized under this chapter shall not be considered as illegal, in restraint of trade, or as part of a conspiracy or combination to accomplish an illegal purpose or act. [L 1982, c 97, pt of §2]
Cross References
Restraint of trade exemption, see §480-11.
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 23. Corporations and Partnerships
421C. Consumer Cooperative Associations
421C-3 Stock and nonstock associations; general corporation laws, when applicable.
421C-19 Limitations on interest-dividends.
421C-20 Admission to membership.
421C-21 Issuance of stock and membership certificates.
421C-22 Transfer of shares and membership; withdrawal.
421C-23 Recall of member's holdings.
421C-25 Allocation and distribution of net savings.
421C-26 Cooperative agreements.
421C-30 Voluntary dissolution, etc.
421C-32 Associations and agreements are not in restraint of trade.
421C-34 Use of name "cooperative"; penalty.
421C-35 Construction of chapter.
421C-36 Exemption of voting stock from registration.
421C-37 Existing cooperatives.