Florida § 655.851 - Unclaimed credit balances.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 655.851 — Unclaimed credit balances., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 655.851. Unclaimed credit balances.
Credit balances held by a financial institution, credit union, or participant as defined in 12 U.S.C. s. 4001(19) which result from the performance of or participation in check-clearing functions, whether pursuant to a contractual relationship between financial institutions, credit unions, or participants; through a clearinghouse as defined by s. 674.104; or through a clearinghouse association as defined by 12 U.S.C. s. 4001(8), are not subject to s. 717.117. This section is intended to clarify existing law and to be remedial in nature and applies to credit balances held before, on, or after July 1, 2007.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 655.851
What does Florida Statutes § 655.851 cover?
Section 655.851 ("Unclaimed credit balances.") 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.
How do I cite Florida § 655.851?
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