§ 716.03, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 716. ESCHEATS
Department to institute proceedings to recover escheated property.
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Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
When there exists, or may exist, escheated funds or property under this chapter, the Department of Financial Services shall demand or institute proceedings in the name of the state for an adjudication that an escheat to the state of such funds or property has occurred; and shall take appropriate action to recover such funds or property.
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History
s. 3, ch. 24333, 1947; s. 11, ch. 25035, 1949; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1882, ch. 2003-261.
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