The Legislature declares it to be the purpose of this part to complement the body of federal law prohibiting restraints of trade or commerce in order to foster effective competition. It is the intent of the Legislature that this part be liberally construed to accomplish its beneficial purpose.
Fla. Stat. § 542.16
Purpose
Known as the Florida Antitrust Act
The act spans §§ 542.15 to 542.36 (26 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case All Care Nursing Service, Inc. v. High Tech Staffing Services, Inc. (1998)
Most recently applied in All Care Nursing Service, Inc. v. High Tech Staffing Services, Inc. (February 1998)
History.--s. 1, ch. 80-28; s. 4, ch. 2025-213
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