# Fla. Stat. § 542.16: 542.16 Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C542_PI_S542.16

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 542.16
- **Heading:** 542.16 Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 542 / Part I / Section 542.16

## Text

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.

History: s. 1, ch. 80-28; s. 4, ch. 2025-213.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 542.15 542.15 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C542_PI_S542.15.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 542.16 542.16 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C542_PI_S542.16.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 542.17 542.17 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C542_PI_S542.17.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 542.18 542.18 Restraint of trade or commerce.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C542_PI_S542.18.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 542.19 542.19 Monopolization; attempts, combinations, or conspiracies to monopolize.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C542_PI_S542.19.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 542.20 542.20 Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C542_PI_S542.20.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 542.21 542.21 Penalties for violation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C542_PI_S542.21.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 542.22 542.22 Suits for damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C542_PI_S542.22.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 542.23 542.23 Equitable remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C542_PI_S542.23.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 542.24 542.24 Consent decrees and settlement agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C542_PI_S542.24.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 542.25 542.25 Judgment in favor of state as prima facie evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C542_PI_S542.25.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 542.26 542.26 Limitation of actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C542_PI_S542.26.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 542.27 542.27 Enforcement authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C542_PI_S542.27.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 542.28 542.28 Civil investigative demand.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C542_PI_S542.28.md)

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