Minnesota SF2735 mandates the removal and disposal of abandoned boats, imposes criminal and civil penalties, and voids licenses for non-compliance.

Minnesota SF2735 addresses the issue of abandoned boats by requiring their removal and disposal. Peace officers or designated employees can tag boats that are inoperative, wrecked, or unmoored. Owners must remedy the condition within 14 days or face criminal and civil penalties, including forfeiture of the boat. Failure to remove an abandoned boat results in voiding game and fish licenses, watercraft licenses, and off-highway vehicle and snowmobile licenses. The bill also mandates coordination with neighboring jurisdictions for boundary water incidents.

Minnesota SF2735 mandates the removal and disposal of abandoned boats, imposes criminal and civil penalties, and voids licenses for non-compliance.

Minnesota SF2735 addresses the issue of abandoned boats by requiring their removal and disposal. Peace officers or designated employees can tag boats that are inoperative, wrecked, or unmoored. Owners must remedy the condition within 14 days or face criminal and civil penalties, including forfeiture of the boat. Failure to remove an abandoned boat results in voiding game and fish licenses, watercraft licenses, and off-highway vehicle and snowmobile licenses. The bill also mandates coordination with neighboring jurisdictions for boundary water incidents.