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Fla. Stat. § 489.1295 (2026) Copy Cite Official Site Syfertize CourtListener Amendments

The 2026 Florida Statutes

Title XXXII
REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 489
CONTRACTING
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489.1295 Prohibition against nonpayment.
(1) A licensed contractor must compensate a subcontractor or supplier, unless there is a bona fide dispute regarding the amount due, if any, for services, labor, or materials:
(a) Within 45 days after receiving payment for the services performed or materials supplied by the subcontractor or supplier; or
(b) In accordance with the terms of the contract for such services, labor, or materials.
(2) A licensed contractor who knowingly or willfully violates this section is subject to disciplinary proceedings as provided in s. 489.129.
History.s. 19, ch. 2026-3.