FL H0851

Exempts lost or abandoned personal property found on premises of theme parks, entertainment complexes, zoos, museums, aquariums, public food service establishments, and public lodging establishments from certain lost property statutes if operators elect to comply with new section 705.185

Allows premises operators to dispose of or donate unclaimed property to charitable institutions exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) after 30 days (or longer period as deemed appropriate), rather than selling the property

Permits rightful owners to reclaim lost or abandoned property from premises operators at any time before disposition or donation in accordance with established policies and procedures

Requires charitable institutions accepting unsecured electronic devices (those without password or personal identification technology protection) to make reasonable effort to delete all personal data before sale or disposition, unless donating to another charitable institution

Effective date: July 1, 2018