30-14-201. Purpose. The legislature declares that the purpose of this part is to safeguard the public against the creation or perpetuation of monopolies and foster and encourage competition by prohibiting unfair and discriminatory practices by which fair and honest competition is destroyed or prevented. This part shall be literally construed so that its beneficial purposes may be subserved.

     History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 80, L. 1937; Sec. 51-117, R.C.M. 1947; amd. and redes. 51-501 by Sec. 1, Ch. 518, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 51-501.