542.28 – Civil Investigative Demand.
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 any person may be in possession, custody, or control of any documentary material, or may have any information, which documentary material or information is relevant to a […]
542.29 – Duty of Public Officers.
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 their deputies, assistants, clerks, subordinates, or employees to render and furnish to the Attorney General or a state attorney, when so requested, assistance and all information available […]
542.30 – Jurisdiction and Venue.
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 any county in which the cause of action arose; in which any defendant resides, is found, or has an agent; or in which any act in furtherance of […]
542.31 – Action Not Barred as Affecting or Involving Interstate or Foreign Commerce.
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 or foreign commerce. It is the intent of the Legislature to exercise its powers to the fullest extent consistent with […]
542.32 – Rule of Construction and Coverage.
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 courts relating to comparable federal antitrust statutes. In particular, the failure to include in this chapter the substantive provisions of s. 3 of the Clayton Act, […]
542.33 – Contracts in Restraint of Trade Valid.
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 of any kind, as provided by subsections (2) and (3) hereof, is to that extent valid, and all other contracts in restraint of trade […]
542.331 – Applicability of S. 542.33.
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 shall continue to govern enforcement of restrictive covenants entered into before July 1, 1996. History.—s. 2, ch. 96-257.
542.20 – Exemptions.
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 exempt from the provisions of this chapter. History.—s. 1, ch. 80-28.
542.21 – Penalties for Violation.
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 than $100,000. Any other 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.
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 sue therefor in the circuit courts of this state and shall recover threefold the damages by her or him sustained, and the cost of suit, including a […]