re: Bodega owners have done the math and plan to sue.

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I have wondered about the legality of these stores. In my state, a government entity can’t legally compete with the private sector for most services. Exceptions include healthcare and education, but the state can’t open something like a tire store or an ice cream chain that directly competes with the private sector.

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I'm far from a legal expert, but it seems like this plan would run afoul of the Sherman anti-trust act. I'm pretty sure it is considered unfair competition if a private sector actor intentionally runs a business at below cost prices.