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AL Code § 33-5A-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 5A - Abandoned and Derelict Vessels|Section 33-5A-3 - Duty.

Section 33-5A-3Duty. (a) Except as provided in Section 33-5A-5, a person who removes a vessel pursuant to this chapter shall do all of the following: (1) Give written notice of the removal to the agency within five calendar days. The notice shall include a complete description of the vessel, the vessel identification number, and any other information required by the agency. (2) Perform a lien search on the vessel with the Secretary of State of Alabama, the Secretary of State of the state of the owner's residence, and the National Vessel Documentation Center. (3) Give written notice of the removal of the vessel to the owner and lienholders of record of all of the following: a. The location of the vessel. b. The normal business hours of the facility, if any, holding the vessel. c. Any accrued charges or fees and the daily storage rate. d. The mailing address and contact telephone number of the person in possession of the vessel. e. The following language in no smaller than 10 point type: "If this vessel is not redeemed by the recorded owner or lienholder of record within 45 calendar days from the date of this notice, the vessel may be sold." (4) If the identity of an owner or lienholder of record cannot be ascertained, place an advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the vessel was located. The advertisement shall run in the newspaper once a week for two consecutive weeks and shall contain all of the information required in subdivision (3). (b) The agency, within 10 calendar days of receiving the notice required in subsection (a), shall provide the person removing or storing the vessel with the identity and address of the owner of the vessel. (c) A person storing a vessel pursuant to this section shall notify the agency if the vessel is claimed by the owner, determined to be stolen, or for any other reason suggesting that the vessel should no longer be considered an abandoned or derelict vessel. (d) A person who does not provide the notice and information required by this chapter shall forfeit all claims and liens for the vessel's storage prior to the time both the report and notice have been sent. However, failure to report or send notice does not result in a forfeiture of claims and liens for the removal of a vessel. (Act 2018-179, §3.)
AL Code § 33-5A-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 5A - Abandoned and Derelict Vessels|Section 33-5A-5 - Disposal of Certain Abandoned and Derelict Vessels.

Section 33-5A-5Disposal of certain abandoned and derelict vessels. (a)(1) The agency, without a court order, may sell by negotiation, dispose of as junk, donate, or destroy an abandoned or derelict vessel that is not redeemed within 30 days if the vessel, as determined by an independent appraiser, is worth less than the cost of selling the vessel. For purposes of this section, the cost of selling the vessel means the total estimated cost, as determined by the agency, of the vessel's seizure, removal, storage, advertisement, appraisal, auction, and court costs. (2) The appraiser may be a boat seller or a licensed marine surveyor and must have at least one year of experience in the sale, purchase, or appraisal of vessels. (b) Prior to the sale, disposal, donation, or destruction of the vessel, the agency shall advertise the vessel once in a public advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the vessel was located. (c) Prior to the sale, disposal, donation, or destruction of the vessel, the owner or lienholder may redeem the vessel by paying all costs incurred in the seizure, removal, storage, appraisal, and advertisement of the vessel. (Act 2018-179, §5.)
AL Code § 33-5A-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 5A - Abandoned and Derelict Vessels|Section 33-5A-6 - Proceeds of the Sale.

Section 33-5A-6Proceeds of the sale. The proceeds of the sale of an abandoned or derelict vessel shall be distributed by the agency as follows: (1) The reasonable fees and costs incurred in the seizure and sale of the vessel, including, but not limited to, removal and storage costs, court costs and filing fees, and advertisement and notification costs. (2) Any outstanding security interest or debt attached to the vessel. (3) The remaining balance, if any, shall be deposited into the Alabama Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Fund to be used by the agency for purposes of implementing and administering this chapter. (Act 2018-179, §6.)
AL Code § 33-5A-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 5A - Abandoned and Derelict Vessels|Section 33-5A-7 - Right to Contest Sale.

Section 33-5A-7Right to contest sale. (a) The current owners, registrants, secured parties, and lienholders of record of a vessel may contest the sale of a vessel by filing a notice of appeal with the court that ordered the sale within two years of the sale of the vessel. (b) The court shall conduct a hearing to determine whether proper notice was provided pursuant to this chapter. The vessel may not be sold pending the decision of the court. (c) If the court determines that proper notice was issued, the vessel may be sold. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter, if the court determines that proper notice was not provided pursuant to this chapter, the sale of the vessel shall be void and the current owners, registrants, secured parties, and lienholders of record shall retain their ownership, security interests, liens, and interests in the vessel. (Act 2018-179, §7.)
AL Code § 33-5A-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 5A - Abandoned and Derelict Vessels|Section 33-5A-8 - Right of Redemption.

Section 33-5A-8Right of redemption. (a) Where a vessel, or an interest in a vessel, is sold under this chapter, the vessel may be redeemed by any of the following: (1) The debtor, including any surety or guarantor. (2) A judgment creditor, or its transferee. (3) A transferee of the interests of the debtor, either before or after the sale. A transfer of any kind made by the debtor will accomplish a transfer of the interests of that party. (4) The spouse of a debtor, or transferee of any interest of the debtor, who is a spouse on the day of the execution, judgment, or foreclosure sale. (5) Children, heirs, or devisees of the debtor. (b) All persons named or enumerated in subdivisions (a) (1) through (a) (5) may exercise the right of redemption granted by this section within 90 days from the date of the sale. (c) (1) When any judgment creditor or any transferee of a judgment creditor redeems under this section, all recorded judgments, and recorded liens having a higher recorded priority in existence at the time of the sale are revived against the property redeemed and against the redeeming party and such shall become lawful charges to be paid off at redemption. (2) Once any lienholder or recorded judgment creditor is paid the amount of the person's debt and any accrued interest and other contractual charges, the person has no further right to redeem. (3) Any lienholder or recorded judgment creditor with a lower recorded priority may redeem from those having a higher recorded priority who have redeemed. (d) When debtors, or their respective spouses, children, heirs, or devisees redeem, all recorded judgments and recorded liens in existence at the time of the sale are revived against the property redeemed and against the redeeming party and further redemption by some party other than the debtor under this chapter is precluded. (e) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (2), the right of redemption granted under this section to the debtors and their spouses, children, heirs, or devisees terminates when the debtor has conveyed his or her interests in the property and is released from liability for the debt. (2) When a debtor conveys his or her interest in the property but remains liable on the debt and is a debtor at the date of the foreclosure sale, the debtor and his or her spouse, children, heirs, or devisees continue to be entitled to the right of redemption under this chapter. (f) A redemption made by any person under this chapter, other than the debtors and their respective spouses, children, heirs, or devisees, shall preclude any further redemption by the person. (g) Subject to subsection (e), a debtor has priority over any other redeeming party. (Act 2018-179, §8.)
AL Code § 33-5A-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 5A - Abandoned and Derelict Vessels|Section 33-5A-9 - Alabama Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Fund.

Section 33-5A-9Alabama Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Fund. (a) There is established a special fund within the State Treasury to be known as the Alabama Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Fund. (b) The fund shall be placed under the management or administration of the Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency for payment of the cost of implementing and administering this chapter, including, but not limited to, the cost of the seizure, removal, transportation, preservation, storage, advertisement, appraisal, and disposal of an abandoned derelict vessel. (c) The fund shall consist of all moneys collected or received by the secretary pursuant to this chapter and all grants, appropriations, gifts, donations, and other sources for purposes of implementing and administering this chapter. (d) The secretary shall have the authority to expend moneys in the fund in accordance with this chapter. (Act 2018-179, §9.)
AL Code § 33-5A-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 5A - Abandoned and Derelict Vessels|Section 33-5A-10 - Unattended Vessel Check.

Section 33-5A-10Unattended vessel check. (a) A law enforcement officer may perform an unattended vessel check on a vessel that has been left unattended on public property. The unattended vessel check shall consist of actions that are reasonably necessary to determine that the unattended vessel does not contain an injured or incapacitated person and to determine that the unattended vessel does not pose a threat to public health or safety. (b) A law enforcement officer who performs an unattended vessel check shall complete and attach to the vessel an unattended vessel check card. Unattended vessel check cards shall be in a form and attached to unattended vessels in a manner as may be specified by rule of the agency. Unattended vessel check cards shall be serially numbered and shall be a distinctive color as determined by the agency. (Act 2018-179, §10.)
AL Code § 33-5A-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 5A - Abandoned and Derelict Vessels|Section 33-5A-11 - Refusal or Failure to Remove Derelict Vessel.

Section 33-5A-11Refusal or failure to remove derelict vessel. (a) It is unlawful for a person who is the owner of a derelict vessel to refuse or fail to remove the derelict vessel from the waters of this state within 24 hours after a verbal or written request from a law enforcement officer. (b)(1) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor if the vessel is a Class 4 vessel as described in Section 33-5-17.  (2) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor if the vessel is a Class 3 vessel as described in Section 33-5-17. (3) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor if the vessel is a Class 1 or Class 2 vessel as described in Section 33-5-17. (c) In addition to all other penalties, the sentencing official shall order the owner to pay for all of the costs incurred in the enforcement of this section, including the seizure, removal, transportation, preservation, storage, and disposal expenses of the derelict vessel. (d) Any fines collected pursuant to subsection (b) and all moneys collected pursuant to subsection (c) shall be distributed into the Alabama Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Fund to be used by the Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency in the implementation and administration of this chapter. (Act 2018-179, §11.)
AL Code § 33-5A-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 5A - Abandoned and Derelict Vessels|Section 33-5A-12 - Rulemaking Authority.

Section 33-5A-12Rulemaking authority. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency may adopt rules for the implementation and administration of this chapter. (Act 2018-179, §12.)
AL Code § 33-6-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 6 - Discharge of Litter and Sewage From Watercraft.|Section 33-6-1 - Definitions.

Section 33-6-1Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: (1) WATERCRAFT. Any vessel or contrivance used or capable of being used for navigation or flotation upon water whether or not capable of self-propulsion, except passenger or cargo-carrying vessels which are subject to and are adequately controlled, in the opinion of the State Board of Health, in respect to discharge of sewage and litter, by a department or agency of the federal government. (2) SEWAGE. All human body wastes. (3) LITTER. Any bottles, glass, crockery, cans, scrap metal, junk, paper, garbage, rubbish or similar refuse discharged as no longer useful or useable. (4) MARINE TOILET. Any toilet or device, including plastic or other kinds of bags or containers, on or within any watercraft for the purpose of discharging sewage. (5) WATERS OF THIS STATE. All of the waters within this state on which watercraft are used or operated. (6) PERSON. An individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association or other entity. (Acts 1969, No. 769, p. 1368, §1.)
AL Code § 33-6-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 6 - Discharge of Litter and Sewage From Watercraft.|Section 33-6-3 - Restrictions on Use of Marine Toilets.

Section 33-6-3Restrictions on use of marine toilets. (a) No marine toilet on any watercraft used or operated upon waters of this state shall be operated so as to discharge any untreated sewage into said waters directly or indirectly. (b) No person owning or operating a watercraft, manufactured subsequent to September 12, 1969, with a marine toilet, shall use, or permit the use of, such toilet on the waters of this state, unless the toilet is equipped with facilities that will adequately treat, hold, incinerate or otherwise handle sewage in a manner that is capable of preventing water pollution in accordance with rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. (c) No container of sewage shall be placed, left, discharged or caused to be placed, left or discharged in or near any waters of this state by any person at any time. (Acts 1969, No. 769, p. 1368, §3.)
AL Code § 33-6-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 6 - Discharge of Litter and Sewage From Watercraft.|Section 33-6-4 - Rules, Regulations and Orders Generally - Adoption by Board of Health; Approval by Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources or Governor.

Section 33-6-4Rules, regulations and orders generally - Adoption by Board of Health; approval by Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources or Governor. THIS SECTION WAS REPEALED IN THE 2002 REGULAR SESSION BY ACT 2002-59, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2003.  (Acts 1969, No. 769, p. 1368, §4.)
AL Code § 33-6-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 6 - Discharge of Litter and Sewage From Watercraft.|Section 33-6-5 - Rules, Regulations and Orders Generally - Contents; Compatibility of Marine Toilet Standards With Federal Standards.

Section 33-6-5Rules, regulations and orders generally - Contents; compatibility of marine toilet standards with federal standards. THIS SECTION WAS REPEALED IN THE 2002 REGULAR SESSION BY ACT 2002-59, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2003. (Acts 1969, No. 769, p. 1368, §5.)
AL Code § 33-6-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 6 - Discharge of Litter and Sewage From Watercraft.|Section 33-6-6 - Marine Toilets to Be Certified and Approved by Board of Health.

Section 33-6-6Marine toilets to be certified and approved by Board of Health. THIS SECTION WAS REPEALED IN THE 2002 REGULAR SESSION BY ACT 2002-59, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2003. (Acts 1969, No. 769, p. 1368, §6.)
AL Code § 33-6-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 6 - Discharge of Litter and Sewage From Watercraft.|Section 33-6-7 - On-Shore Trash Receptacles at Marinas, Etc.

Section 33-6-7On-shore trash receptacles at marinas, etc. The owner or whoever is lawfully vested with the possession, management and control of a marina or other waterside facility used by watercraft for launching, docking, mooring and related purposes shall be required to have trash receptacles or similar devices designed for the depositing of trash and refuse at locations where they can be conveniently used by watercraft occupants, and such trash and refuse shall be disposed of in accordance with rules and regulations adopted hereunder. (Acts 1969, No. 769, p. 1368, §7.)
AL Code § 33-6-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 6 - Discharge of Litter and Sewage From Watercraft.|Section 33-6-8 - Public Education Program.

Section 33-6-8Public education program. THIS SECTION WAS REPEALED IN THE 2002 REGULAR SESSION BY ACT 2002-59, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2003. (Acts 1969, No. 769, p. 1368, §8.)
AL Code § 33-6-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 6 - Discharge of Litter and Sewage From Watercraft.|Section 33-6-9 - Expenditures by Board of Health.

Section 33-6-9Expenditures by Board of Health. THIS SECTION WAS REPEALED IN THE 2002 REGULAR SESSION BY ACT 2002-59, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2003.  (Acts 1969, No. 769, p. 1368, §12.)
AL Code § 33-6-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 6 - Discharge of Litter and Sewage From Watercraft.|Section 33-6-10 - Enforcement of Chapter, Rules, etc.; Prosecutions Under Chapter; Violations and Penalties.

Section 33-6-10Enforcement of chapter, rules, etc.; prosecutions under chapter; violations and penalties. (a) This chapter and rules and orders adopted under this chapter shall be enforced by the State Board of Health and the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources according to rules adopted by the board and department. (b) Any person may complain under oath to a magistrate, district attorney, or grand jury concerning a violation of this chapter or of a rule adopted under this chapter and if a warrant is issued by the magistrate or district attorney, or indictment returned by a grand jury, the charge shall be tried in court to which the warrant is returnable, and the warrant may be made returnable to a district court or to the circuit court and the courts shall have original and concurrent jurisdiction of the offense, or if an indictment is returned, the circuit court shall have jurisdiction of the offense. Convicted persons may appeal as now provided by law. Whether criminal proceedings have been commenced or not, the state health officer may bring a civil action in the circuit court against the owner, operator, or person in charge of any vessel or watercraft to compel compliance with this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter, and the circuit court shall have jurisdiction of the case. (c) Any individual who discharges from any watercraft any sewage or litter into the waters of this state or any owner or operator of any watercraft who knowingly allows or permits discharge in violation of this chapter, or without a permit from the State Board of Health, when a permit is required, or if any person violates any rule or order adopted under this chapter, that person shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor and on conviction shall be punished pursuant to Section 13A-7-29, the criminal littering statute. (Acts 1969, No. 769, p. 1368, §9; Act 2019-530, §1.)
AL Code § 33-6-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 6 - Discharge of Litter and Sewage From Watercraft.|Section 33-6-11 - Disposition of Fines Under Chapter.

Section 33-6-11Disposition of fines under chapter. All fines paid or collected hereunder shall be paid into the general fund of the state. (Acts 1969, No. 769, p. 1368, §11.)
AL Code § 33-6-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 6 - Discharge of Litter and Sewage From Watercraft.|Section 33-6-12 - Applicability of Chapter, Rules, Regulations, etc.; Conflicts With Other Regulations, Ordinances or Laws.

Section 33-6-12Applicability of chapter, rules, regulations, etc.; conflicts with other regulations, ordinances or laws. This chapter and rules and regulations and orders hereunder shall be applicable in the entire state unless such rule, regulation or order is by its own terms restricted. Other regulations, ordinances or other laws when not in conflict with this chapter or rules, regulations or orders adopted hereunder may be enforced by agencies responsible for such enforcement, whether said regulations, ordinances or other laws are more or less restrictive on disposal of sewage or litter, but when in conflict, this chapter and the rules, regulations or orders adopted hereunder shall supersede and be applicable if said other regulations, ordinances or other laws are less restrictive than this chapter, rules, regulations or orders adopted hereunder. (Acts 1969, No. 769, p. 1368, §10.)
AL Code § 33-6A-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 6A - Recreational Vessel and Residence Boat Seweage Discharges Regulated.|Section 33-6A-1 - Definitions.

Section 33-6A-1Definitions.  For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) DEPARTMENT. The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (2) DISCHARGE. Includes, but is not limited to, any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, or dumping in state waters. (3) MARINA. Any entity required to have a business license which is located on any waters of this state and which moors, docks, stores, or anchors vessels for periods of seven consecutive calendar days or longer for a fee. (4) MARINE SANITATION DEVICE. Any equipment for installation on board a vessel, or a floating or over-the-water residence, which is designated to receive, retain, treat, or discharge sewage, and any process to treat such sewage except that marine sanitation device shall not be interpreted to include portable toilets of any type. (5) RECREATIONAL VESSEL. Every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used primarily as a means of recreational transportation on the waters of this state. Such term shall exclude, without limitation, commercial watercraft such as a tow boat or commercial passenger carrying vessels. (6) RESIDENCE BOAT. Any structure used primarily for habitation located on any waters in the state, floating or supported totally or partially on pilings. (7) SEWAGE. Human body wastes and the wastes from toilets and other receptacles intended to receive or retain body wastes, but does not include by-catch or bait discharge by fishermen, galley water, bath and shower water, or bilge water. (Act 2002-59, p. 145, §1.)
AL Code § 33-6A-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.|Chapter 6A - Recreational Vessel and Residence Boat Seweage Discharges Regulated.|Section 33-6A-2 - Rules and Regulations.

Section 33-6A-2Rules and regulations.  The department shall be the agency of the state responsible for regulating recreational vessel and residence boat sewage discharges. The department is authorized to adopt rules and regulations or orders designed to control and regulate the discharge of sewage from recreational vessels and residence boats into the waters of this state. (Act 2002-59, p. 145, §2.)