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 certain 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 know secured party of the vessel; etc.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (8)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Colden, Allisonlobbyist | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rybczynski, Adam | City of Havre de Grace | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Zellers, Susanlobbyist | Maritime Trades Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Allan, Scott | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Chaney, Hamilton | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Elfreth, Senator Elfrethlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | weaver, sam | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Mckitrick, James | Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
