Florida § 716.05 - Money recovered to be paid into State Treasury.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 716.05 — Money recovered to be paid into State Treasury., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 716.05. Money recovered to be paid into State Treasury.
When any funds or property which has escheated within the meaning of this chapter has been recovered by the Department of Financial Services, the department shall first pay all costs incident to the collection and recovery of such funds or property and shall promptly deposit the remaining balance of such funds or property with the Chief Financial Officer, to be distributed in accordance with law.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 716.05
What does Florida Statutes § 716.05 cover?
Section 716.05 ("Money recovered to be paid into State Treasury.") 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 § 716.05?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 716.05" (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 § 716.05 apply to my situation?
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