§617 Engaging in Commerce or Trade in Commodities; Price Fixing; Forfeiture of Charter; Acts Forbidden to Directors, Officers, Agents, or Employees

Summary

Corporations set up under this part may not buy, sell, or trade commodities except when this part specifically allows it, and they must not try to set or control commodity prices by themselves or through others. If they do, their corporate charter can be taken away under the rules here. Any director, officer, agent, or employee who uses the company's credit, money, or power to set or conspire to set prices can be fined $1,000 to $5,000, jailed 1 to 5 years, or both, as the court decides.