State Boat Act - Abandoned or Sunken Vessels - Removal
What this bill does
Altering the definition of an 'abandoned or sunken vessel', to mean one that has remained at a location for more than 60 instead of 90 days without the consent of the property owner; requiring the Department of Natural Resources to take an abandoned vessel into custody without providing a notice if it determines that the vessel poses certain hazards; requiring, within 15 days after taking custody of an abandoned vessel, the Department to send a certain notice to the last known owner and each known secured party of the vessel; etc.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Colden, Allisonlobbyist | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Zellers, Susanlobbyist | Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | iliff, jesse | arundel rivers federation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Kipke, Delegate Kipkelegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | mckitrick, james | Department of natural resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | gallagher, john | department of natural resources | Position only |