Florida § 669.701 - Saving clause.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 669.701 — Saving clause., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 669.701. Saving clause.
(1) Except as provided in this part, chapter 679 as it existed on July 1, 2025, and Article 12 apply to a transaction, lien, or other interest in property, even if the transaction, lien, or interest was entered into, created, or acquired before July 1, 2025. (2) Except as provided in subsection (3) and ss. 669.702-669.706, both of the following apply: (a) A transaction, lien, or interest in property that was validly entered into, created, or transferred before July 1, 2025, and that was not governed by the Uniform Commercial Code but would be subject to chapter 679 as it existed on July 1, 2025, or to Article 12 if the transaction had been entered into, created, or transferred on or after July 1, 2025, including the rights, duties, and interests flowing from the transaction, lien, or interest, remains valid on and after July 1, 2025. (b) The transaction, lien, or interest may be terminated, completed, consummated, and enforced as required or permitted by this part or by the law that would apply if this part had not taken effect. (3) This section does not affect an action, a case, or a proceeding commenced before July 1, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 669.701
What does Florida Statutes § 669.701 cover?
Section 669.701 ("Saving clause.") 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.
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