Fla. Stat. 545.09
Department of Legal Affairs to enjoin violations by foreign corporations; revocation of license by Department of State

Every foreign corporation, as well as every foreign association, exercising any of the powers, franchises or functions of a corporation in this state, violating any of the provisions of this chapter, is denied the right and prohibited from doing any business in this state, and the Department of Legal Affairs shall enforce this provision by bringing proper proceedings by injunction, or otherwise. The Department of State may revoke the license of any such corporation or association authorized by it to do business in this state.

Source: Section 545.09 — Department of Legal Affairs to enjoin violations by foreign corporations; revocation of license by Department of State, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0545.09 (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

§ 545.09. Dept. of Legal Affairs to enjoin violations by foreign corporations; revocation of license by Department of State's source at flsenate.gov

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Original Source: Section 545.09 — Department of Legal Affairs to enjoin violations by foreign corporations; revocation of license by Department of State, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0545.09 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Fla. Stat. 545.09 Department of Legal Affairs to enjoin violations by foreign corporations; revocation of license by Department of State

Fla. Stat. 545.09
Department of Legal Affairs to enjoin violations by foreign corporations; revocation of license by Department of State