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Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 21 Sec. 1644

  • Exclusive representative: means the labor organization that has been certified under this chapter and has the right to represent independent direct support providers for the purpose of collective bargaining. See
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States may apply to the District of Columbia and any territory and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. See

§ 1644. Antitrust exemption

The activities of independent direct support providers and their exclusive representative that are necessary for the exercise of their rights under this chapter shall be afforded State action immunity under applicable federal and State antitrust laws. The State intends that the “State action” exemption to federal antitrust laws be available only to the State, to independent direct support providers, and to their exclusive representative in connection with these necessary activities. Exempt activities shall be actively supervised by the State. (Added 2013, No. 48, § 1, eff. May 24, 2013.)