Florida § 540.03 - Complaints made to Department of State; duty.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 540.03 — Complaints made to Department of State; duty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 540.03. Complaints made to Department of State; duty.
If complaint shall be made to the Department of State that any corporation authorized to do business in this state is guilty of unfair discrimination within the terms of this chapter, the Department of State shall refer the matter to the Department of Legal Affairs which may, if the facts justify it, institute proceedings in the courts against such corporation.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 540.03
What does Florida Statutes § 540.03 cover?
Section 540.03 ("Complaints made to Department of State; duty.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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