Section 6-4-102 - Legislative declaration(1) The general assembly finds and declares that:(a) Competition is fundamental to: (I) The free market system; and(II) A healthy marketplace that protects workers and consumers; and(b) The unrestrained and fair interaction of competitive forces will yield the best allocation of our economic resources, the lowest prices, the highest quality commodities and services, and the greatest material progress while at the same time providing an environment that is conducive to the preservation of our democratic, political, and social institutions and to the protection of consumers.Amended by 2023 Ch. 427,§ 2, eff. 6/7/2023.L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 236, § 1, effective July 1.This section is similar to former § 6-4-102 as it existed prior to 2023.