§ 17030

Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 526.

“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.

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