§ 669.701, Fla. Stat. · Part II. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
Saving clause.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) Except as provided in this part, chapter 679 as it existed on July 1, 2025, and Article 12 apply to a transaction, lien, or other interest in property, even if the transaction, lien, or interest was entered into, created, or acquired before July 1, 2025.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) and ss. 669.702-669.706, both of the following apply:
(a) A transaction, lien, or interest in property that was validly entered into, created, or transferred before July 1, 2025, and that was not governed by the Uniform Commercial Code but would be subject to chapter 679 as it existed on July 1, 2025, or to Article 12 if the transaction had been entered into, created, or transferred on or after July 1, 2025, including the rights, duties, and interests flowing from the transaction, lien, or interest, remains valid on and after July 1, 2025.
(b) The transaction, lien, or interest may be terminated, completed, consummated, and enforced as required or permitted by this part or by the law that would apply if this part had not taken effect.
(3) This section does not affect an action, a case, or a proceeding commenced before July 1, 2025.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 14, ch. 2025-92.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 669.702, Fla. Stat.Security interest perfected before effective date.Printed as ss. 669.702-669.706
- § 669.706, Fla. Stat.Priority of claims when priority rules of chapter 679 do not apply.Printed as ss. 669.702-669.706
- Fla. Stat. ch. 679UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE: SECURED TRANSACTIONSPrinted as chapter 679
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