Florida § 717.116 - Contents of safe-deposit box or other safekeeping repository.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 717.116 — Contents of safe-deposit box or other safekeeping repository., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 717.116. Contents of safe-deposit box or other safekeeping repository.
All tangible and intangible property held by a banking or financial organization in a safe-deposit box or any other safekeeping repository in this state in the ordinary course of the holder’s business, and proceeds resulting from the sale of the property permitted by law, that has not been claimed by the apparent owner or authorized representative for more than 3 years after the lease or rental period on the box or other repository has expired are presumed abandoned.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 717.116
What does Florida Statutes § 717.116 cover?
Section 717.116 ("Contents of safe-deposit box or other safekeeping repository.") 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 § 717.116?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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