State Boat Act - Abandoned or Sunken Recreational Vessels - Identification and Removal

HB 1260 amends Maryland's State Boat Act to define and address abandoned or sunken recreational vessels. It specifies that a vessel is considered abandoned if left unattended for 30 days on public property (like marinas), 60 days at private marinas or docks, or 180 days on other private property without owner consent. The Department of Natural Resources can remove such vessels after providing 15 days' notice via certified mail and attempted contact, with exemptions for historic or archaeological vessels. This law directly affects boat owners, marina operators, and private property owners by establishing clear removal procedures for unclaimed vessels posing hazards.