§ 7-94. Abandoned vessels or watercraft.  


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  • Vessels which are abandoned in any waterway within the City or which are sunk in any waterway within the City may be removed by the City or other governmental agency which has jurisdiction. If the ownership of an abandoned or sunken vessel can be ascertained, the owner shall be given written notice to remove the abandoned vessel within ten days of receipt of the notice. It shall be unlawful to allow an abandoned vessel to remain in any waterway within the City. Any owner so notified who has not removed such abandoned or sunken vessel shall be liable to the City for all costs incurred by its removal.

(Code 1973, § 10-19; Code 1992, § 7-77)

State law reference

Interference with navigation, F.S. § 327.44.