Florida Statutes Title XXXIII Chapter 542 - Combinations Restricting Trade Or Commerce

• 542.15 - Short Title.
  This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Antitrust Act of 1980.”History.—s. 1, ch. 80-28.
• 542.16 - Purpose.
  The Legislature declares it to be the purpose of this act to complement the body of federal law prohibiting restraints of trade or commerce in...
• 542.17 - Definitions.
  Unless a different meaning is clearly indicated by the context, for the purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the following...
• 542.18 - Restraint Of Trade Or Commerce.
  Every contract, combination, or conspiracy in restraint of trade or commerce in this state is unlawful.History.—s. 1, ch. 80-28.
• 542.19 - Monopolization; Attempts, Combinations, Or Conspiracies To Monopolize.
  It is unlawful for any person to monopolize, attempt to monopolize, or combine or conspire with any other person or persons to monopolize any part...
• 542.20 - Exemptions.
  Any activity or conduct exempt under Florida statutory or common law or exempt from the provisions of the antitrust laws of the United States is...
• 542.21 - Penalties For Violation.
  (1) Any natural person who violates any of the provisions of s. 542.18 or s. 542.19 shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more...
• 542.22 - Suits For Damages.
  (1) Any person who shall be injured in her or his business or property by reason of any violation of s. 542.18 or s. 542.19 may...
• 542.23 - Equitable Remedies.
  In addition to other remedies provided by this chapter, any person shall be entitled to sue for and have injunctive or other equitable relief in...
• 542.235 - Limitations Of Actions And Penalties Against Local Governments And Their Officials And Employees.
  (1) No criminal action shall be brought pursuant to s. 542.21(2) against any local government.(2) No civil penalties, damages, interest on damages, costs, or attorneys’ fees shall...
• 542.24 - Consent Decrees And Settlement Agreements.
  In a civil action maintained under this chapter by the Attorney General or a state attorney, any party to such action may petition the court...
• 542.25 - Judgment In Favor Of State As Prima Facie Evidence.
  A final judgment or decree entered in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by the Attorney General or a state attorney under s. 542.21 or...
• 542.26 - Limitation Of Actions.
  (1) Any action brought under s. 542.21 or s. 542.22 must be commenced within 4 years after the cause of action accrues.(2) Whenever any civil or criminal...
• 542.27 - Enforcement Authority.
  (1) The Attorney General, or a state attorney with written permission from the Attorney General, acting jointly or independently, may commence and try all criminal prosecutions...
• 542.28 - Civil Investigative Demand.
  (1) Whenever the Attorney General, or a state attorney with appropriate jurisdiction and with the written consent of the Attorney General, has reason to believe that...
• 542.29 - Duty Of Public Officers.
  In any investigation and in any criminal or civil action commenced pursuant to this chapter, it shall be the duty of all public officers and...
• 542.30 - Jurisdiction And Venue.
  Without regard to the amount in controversy, a suit or proceeding brought under this chapter shall be brought in the circuit court in and for...
• 542.31 - Action Not Barred As Affecting Or Involving Interstate Or Foreign Commerce.
  No action under this chapter shall be barred on the grounds that the activity or conduct complained of in any way affects or involves interstate...
• 542.32 - Rule Of Construction And Coverage.
  It is the intent of the Legislature that, in construing this chapter, due consideration and great weight be given to the interpretations of the federal...
• 542.33 - Contracts In Restraint Of Trade Valid.
  (1) Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, each contract by which any person is restrained from exercising a lawful profession, trade, or business...
• 542.331 - Applicability Of S. 542.33.
  Section 542.33 is hereby repealed with respect to restrictive covenants entered into or having an effective date on or after July 1, 1996. Section 542.33...
• 542.335 - Valid Restraints Of Trade Or Commerce.
  (1) Notwithstanding s. 542.18 and subsection (2), enforcement of contracts that restrict or prohibit competition during or after the term of restrictive covenants, so long as...
• 542.34 - Discriminatory Trade Practices.
  (1) It is an unlawful trust and an unlawful restraint of trade for any person who is chartered by, or authorized to do business in, this...
• 542.35 - Remedies Cumulative.
  The remedies provided by this act are cumulative of each other and of existing powers and remedies inherent in the courts.History.—s. 1, ch. 80-28.
• 542.36 - Continuing Violations.
  Violations commenced prior to the effective date of this act and continuing after the effective date shall be actionable as provided in this chapter. The...

Last modified: September 23, 2016