\nThis Article does not apply to any of the following transfers of an interest in real property:\n(1) By operation of law.\n(2) By lease for a term of years.\n(3) By or pursuant to the provisions of a will.\n(4) By intestacy.\n(5) By gift.\n(6) If no consideration in property or money is due or paid by the transferee to the transferor.\n(7) By merger, conversion, or consolidation.\n(8) By an instrument securing indebtedness. (1967, c. 986, s. 1; 1999-28, s. 1; 1999-369, s. 5.10(a)-(c).)
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