Fla. Stat. 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, 15 U.S.C. s. 14, shall not be deemed in any way to limit the scope of s. 542.18 or s. 542.19.

Source: Section 542.32 — Rule of construction and coverage, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0542.32 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

542.15
Short title 542.16
Purpose 542.17
Definitions 542.18
Restraint of trade or commerce 542.19
Monopolization 542.20
Exemptions 542.21
Penalties for violation 542.22
Suits for damages 542.23
Equitable remedies 542.24
Consent decrees and settlement agreements 542.25
Judgment in favor of state as prima facie evidence 542.26
Limitation of actions 542.27
Enforcement authority 542.28
Civil investigative demand 542.29
Duty of public officers 542.30
Jurisdiction and venue 542.31
Action not barred as affecting or involving interstate or foreign commerce 542.32
Rule of construction and coverage 542.33
Contracts in restraint of trade valid 542.34
Discriminatory trade practices 542.35
Remedies cumulative 542.36
Continuing violations 542.235
Limitations of actions and penalties against local governments and their officials and employees 542.331
Applicability of s 542.335
Valid restraints of trade or commerce 542.336
Invalid restrictive covenants

Current through Fall 2025

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Location: https://florida.public.law/statutes/fla._stat._542.32

Original Source: Section 542.32 — Rule of construction and coverage, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0542.32 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Fla. Stat. 542.32 Rule of construction and coverage

Fla. Stat. 542.32
Rule of construction and coverage