Florida § 252.505 - Breach of contract during emergency recovery periods for natural emergencies.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 252.505 — Breach of contract during emergency recovery periods for natural emergencies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 252.505. Breach of contract during emergency recovery periods for natural emergencies.
Each state or local government contract for goods or services related to emergency response for a natural emergency entered into, renewed, or amended on or after July 1, 2025, must include a provision that requires a vendor or service provider that breaches such contract during an emergency recovery period to pay a $5,000 penalty and damages, which may be either actual and consequential damages or liquidated damages. As used in this section, the term “emergency recovery period” means a 1-year period that begins on the date that the Governor initially declared a state of emergency for a natural emergency.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 252.505
What does Florida Statutes § 252.505 cover?
Section 252.505 ("Breach of contract during emergency recovery periods for natural emergencies.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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