Florida § 255.051 - Public bids; check or draft as good faith deposit.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 255.051 — Public bids; check or draft as good faith deposit., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 255.051. Public bids; check or draft as good faith deposit.
Whenever any form of bid of the state or any county or municipality thereof or any department or agency of the state, county or municipality or any other public body or institution shall specify that a good faith deposit shall be made by way of a certified check accompanying such bid, such requirement shall be satisfied by the bidder depositing in lieu of such certified check a cashier’s check, treasurer’s check or bank draft of any national or state bank.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 255.051
What does Florida Statutes § 255.051 cover?
Section 255.051 ("Public bids; check or draft as good faith deposit.") 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 § 255.051?
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