Florida § 116.05 - Examination and publication by Department of Financial Services.

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§ 116.05. Examination and publication by Department of Financial Services.

The Department of Financial Services shall have examined and verified any of the reports received under s. 116.03 whenever in its judgment the same may be necessary, and the department shall cause the matter and things in each of said reports to be published one time in a newspaper published in the county in which such report originated, in such form as it shall direct, and the expense of such publication shall be paid by the county commissioners of such county.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 116.05

What does Florida Statutes § 116.05 cover?

Section 116.05 ("Examination and publication by Department of Financial Services.") 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 § 116.05?

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