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 Manatee County
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 2-32. WATERWAYS
 Article VI. LOST AND ABANDONED VESSELS

  § 2-32-17. Removal of lost vessels and abandoned vessels from county waters.  

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  • (a)

    Removal. Subject to and in accordance with the procedures established by Florida Statutes Chapter 705, as amended, or its successor provision, county code enforcement officers designated pursuant to section 2-32-20 are hereby authorized to remove any lost vessel and any abandoned vessel found in or upon county waters. A conviction for violation or a finding of violation of this article, or of contesting a citation in county court pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 162.21, above, are not preconditions to the removal of a lost vessel or abandoned vessel. The county's code enforcement officers designated pursuant to section 2-32-20 are hereby authorized to commence and complete removal of any lost vessel or abandoned vessel, in the manner and sequence authorized by Florida Statutes Chapter 705, as amended, or its successor provision, regardless of whether a citation is issued to the owner of such vessel, and regardless of any prosecution for violation or any proceeding in county court.

    (b)

    Storage and disposal. All lost vessels and abandoned vessels removed from county waters pursuant to this article shall be stored, confiscated, conveyed, donated and/or disposed of in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statutes Chapter 705.

    (c)

    Costs and liens. All costs of removal, storage and disposal (whether by destruction, sale or otherwise) of a lost vessel or abandoned vessel shall be charged to the owner of such vessel to the full extent permitted by Florida Statutes Chapter 705. Pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 705.103(4), any person who neglects or refuses to pay such amount shall not be entitled to be issued a certificate of registration for such boat or motor vehicle, or any other boat or motor vehicle, until such costs have been paid. The county attorney is hereby authorized to file such instruments as are necessary to establish and enforce any lien upon any such vessel for such costs.

(Ord. No. 08-68, § 3(Exh. A), 8-12-08)