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Nassau Bay holds first reading of ordinance to tighten rules on derelict and unmanned vessels
Summary
Council members held a first reading of an ordinance clarifying definitions for neglected or deteriorated vessels and adding a presumption for unmanned vessels left 48 hours or more; the change is intended to aid enforcement and was set for a second reading after council asked staff and attorneys to clarify evidentiary and jurisdictional details.
The Nassau Bay City Council on Oct. 16 held a first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 9 (Health and Sanitation) to clarify the city’s derelict or neglected‑vessel rules and add a new condition that treats unmanned vessels left for 48 hours as an offense.
City Attorney explained the change makes clear that the liable “offender” need not be the registered owner of a vessel. That wording aims to address patterns where marina operators or…
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