Removal and disposal of abandoned boats required, and criminal and civil penalties provided.

HF 2580 requires owners to remove abandoned boats on Minnesota waters or adjacent property within 14 days of receiving a notice. It mandates that officials tag boats appearing inoperative, neglected, or in danger, then send certified mail to owners detailing the required repairs. Failure to act results in criminal misdemeanor charges, civil penalties (2-5 times removal costs), and potential boat forfeiture. Owners convicted under this bill also lose all watercraft, fishing, and off-highway vehicle licenses until costs are reimbursed. The law applies directly to boat owners leaving vessels in disrepair on public waters or shorelines.