Reducing impacts from derelict vessels by establishing procedures for contesting decisions related to abandoned vessels.

This bill amends the procedures for contesting decisions related to derelict or abandoned vessels in Washington. It mandates that if an authorized public entity takes custody of a vessel, the owner or lienholder must follow specific rules or procedures to contest the decision or reimbursement owed. If no rules or procedures are in place, the owner or lienholder can request a hearing within 10 business days if the vessel is not redeemed, or 60 days if it is redeemed.

Reducing impacts from derelict vessels by establishing procedures for contesting decisions related to abandoned vessels.

This bill amends the procedures for contesting decisions related to derelict or abandoned vessels in Washington. It mandates that if an authorized public entity takes custody of a vessel, the owner or lienholder must follow specific rules or procedures to contest the decision or reimbursement owed. If no rules or procedures are in place, the owner or lienholder can request a hearing within 10 business days if the vessel is not redeemed, or 60 days if it is redeemed.