542.18 – Restraint of Trade or Commerce.
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.
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 of trade or commerce in this state. History.—s. 1, ch. 80-28.
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 […]
542.23 – Equitable Remedies.
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 the circuit courts of this state against threatened loss or damage by a violation of this chapter. In any action under this section in which the plaintiff substantially prevails, […]