Coercion of dealer prohibited.
F.S. 320.3209
in effect(1)
A manufacturer or distributor may not coerce or attempt to coerce a dealer to:
(a)
Purchase a product that the dealer did not order;
(b)
Enter into an agreement with the manufacturer or distributor;
(c)
Take any action that is unfair or unreasonable to the dealer; or
(d)
Enter into an agreement that requires the dealer to submit its disputes to binding arbitration or otherwise waive rights or responsibilities provided under ss. 320.3201-320.3211.
(2)
As used in this section, the term “coerce” includes, but is not limited to, threatening to terminate, cancel, or not renew a manufacturer/dealer agreement without good cause or threatening to withhold product lines or delay product delivery as an inducement to amending the manufacturer/dealer agreement.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter320/AllFetched: 7/8/2026