§ 717.138, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 717. FLORIDA DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY ACT
Rulemaking authority.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
The department shall administer and provide for the enforcement of this chapter. The department has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter. The department may adopt rules to allow for electronic filing of fees, forms, and reports required by this chapter. The authority to adopt rules pursuant to this chapter applies to all abandoned property reported and remitted to the Chief Financial Officer, including, but not limited to, property reported and remitted pursuant to ss. 45.032, 732.107, 733.816, and 744.534.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 39, ch. 87-105; s. 220, ch. 98-200; s. 31, ch. 2001-36; s. 1890, ch. 2003-261; s. 27, ch. 2016-132; s. 10, ch. 2018-71; s. 86, ch. 2026-174.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 45.032, Fla. Stat.Disbursement of surplus funds after judicial sale.Printed as ss. 45.032, 732.107, 733.816, and 744.534
- § 120.536, Fla. Stat.Rulemaking authority; repeal; challenge.Printed as ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54
- § 120.54, Fla. Stat.Rulemaking.Printed as ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54
- § 732.107, Fla. Stat.Escheat.Printed as ss. 45.032, 732.107, 733.816, and 744.534
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