Florida § 270.20 - When title reverts to state; lands go back to department from which it originated.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 270.20 — When title reverts to state; lands go back to department from which it originated., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 270.20. When title reverts to state; lands go back to department from which it originated.
When title to lands or other property becomes vested in the state or its agency under ss. 270.16-270.19, such lands or other property shall be covered into that state fund or state department from which they originated or to which they may be conveyed. When title to lands or other property becomes so vested in the state or its agency, the title which may hereafter issue, from the state or its agency, will be a complete, new, independent title originating in the sovereign.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 270.20
What does Florida Statutes § 270.20 cover?
Section 270.20 ("When title reverts to state; lands go back to department from which it originated.") 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 § 270.20?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 270.20 apply to my situation?
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