Washington Code 19.86.050 – Transactions and agreements not to use or deal in commodities or services of competitor declared unlawful when lessens competition
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It shall be unlawful for any person to lease or make a sale or contract for sale of goods, wares, merchandise, machinery, supplies, or other commodities, or services, whether patented or unpatented, for use, consumption, enjoyment, or resale, or fix a price charged therefor, or discount from, or rebate upon, such price, on the condition, agreement, or understanding that the lessee or purchaser thereof shall not use or deal in the goods, wares, merchandise, machinery, supplies, or other commodity or services of a competitor or competitors of the lessor or seller, where the effect of such lease, sale, or contract for such sale or such condition, agreement, or understanding may be to substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly in any line of commerce.
[ 1961 c 216 § 5.]
Terms Used In Washington Code 19.86.050
- commerce: shall include the sale of assets or services, and any commerce directly or indirectly affecting the people of the state of Washington. See Washington Code 19.86.010
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Person: shall include , where applicable, natural persons, corporations, trusts, unincorporated associations and partnerships. See Washington Code 19.86.010