§ 716.05, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 716. ESCHEATS
Money recovered to be paid into State Treasury.
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Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
When any funds or property which has escheated within the meaning of this chapter has been recovered by the Department of Financial Services, the department shall first pay all costs incident to the collection and recovery of such funds or property and shall promptly deposit the remaining balance of such funds or property with the Chief Financial Officer, to be distributed in accordance with law.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 5, ch. 24333, 1947; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 153, ch. 83-216; s. 1884, ch. 2003-261.
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