The Dog Groomers of Arizona lobbies the Arizona legislature to impose strict licensing requirements on new groomers. These severely limit entry into the occupation, but allow existing groomers to stay in operation regardless of ability. The legislature passes the law. Under the antitrust laws this is likely to be:

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The Parker doctrine exempts actions by the state or actions taken by private entities at the direction of the state from antitrust prosecution, as long as the state is actively supervising the activity. In this case, the Arizona legislature's action to impose strict licensing requirements, even if it limits competition, would likely be considered an act of the state and thus exempt under the Parker doctrine.

The Dog Groomers of Arizona Lobbies the Arizona Legislature to Impose