Florida § 532.01 - Payment by check, draft, or other order for payment.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 532.01 — Payment by check, draft, or other order for payment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 532.01. Payment by check, draft, or other order for payment.

Any order, check, draft, note, memorandum, payroll debit card, or other acknowledgment of indebtedness issued in payment of wages or salary due or to become due must be negotiable and payable in cash, on demand, without discount, at some established place of business in the state, the name and address of which must appear on the instrument or in the payroll debit card issuing materials, and at the time of its issuance, and for a reasonable time thereafter, which must be at least 30 days, the maker or drawer must have sufficient funds or credit, arrangement, or understanding with the drawee for its payment.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 532.01

What does Florida Statutes § 532.01 cover?

Section 532.01 ("Payment by check, draft, or other order for payment.") 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 § 532.01?

A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 532.01" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Florida law?

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How does Florida § 532.01 apply to my situation?

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