Section 526.1 - Surrendered vessel definedFor purposes of this article, "surrendered vessel" means a recreational vessel that the verified titleholder has willingly surrendered to a willing public agency under both of the following conditions:
(a) The public agency has determined, in its sole discretion, that the vessel is in danger of being abandoned, and therefore has a likelihood of causing environmental degradation or becoming a hazard to navigation.(b) The decision to accept a vessel is based solely on the potential of the vessel to likely be abandoned and cause environmental degradation or become a hazard to navigation.Ca. Harb. and Nav. Code § 526.1
Amended by Stats 2013 ch 204 (SB 122),s 5, eff. 1/1/2014.Added by Stats 2009 ch 416 (AB 166),s 5, eff. 1/1/2010.