Fla. Stat. 545.08
Department of Legal Affairs or state attorney to institute suit upon violation of law

For a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter by any corporation mentioned herein, the Department of Legal Affairs or the state attorney of the proper county shall institute proper suits or quo warranto proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction for the forfeiture of its charter rights, franchises or privileges and powers exercised by such corporation, and for the dissolution of the same under the general statutes of the state.

Source: Section 545.08 — Department of Legal Affairs or state attorney to institute suit upon violation of law, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0545.08 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

545.01
Definitions 545.02
Contracts designating finance company through which sale of motor vehicle to be financed declared void 545.03
Threats by manufacturer or wholesaler as prima facie evidence of intent to violate law 545.04
Threats by finance company presumed to be made by manufacturer or wholesaler 545.05
Paying or giving anything to finance company to lessen competition prohibited 545.06
Acceptance of anything of value by finance company resulting in lessening competition prohibited 545.07
Acceptance of benefits by finance company for purpose of lessening competition prohibited 545.08
Department of Legal Affairs or state attorney to institute suit upon violation of law 545.09
Department of Legal Affairs to enjoin violations by foreign corporations 545.10
Contract in violation of law declared void 545.11
Remedy for persons injured by violation of law 545.12
Penalty for violations of chapter 545.045
Purchase or assignment of third-party financing

Current through Fall 2025

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Original Source: Section 545.08 — Department of Legal Affairs or state attorney to institute suit upon violation of law, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0545.08 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Fla. Stat. 545.08 Department of Legal Affairs or state attorney to institute suit upon violation of law

Fla. Stat. 545.08
Department of Legal Affairs or state attorney to institute suit upon violation of law