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Ports, counties and DNR back bill to broaden authority for derelict-vessel removal
Summary
Substitute House Bill 2199 would change the definition of derelict vessel to allow removal when registration has lapsed for two years or more and remove the requirement that an owner be known and locatable; ports, county officials and DNR partners testified the change would let local entities intervene earlier to avoid costly sinkings and environmental damage.
The Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee heard testimony supporting Substitute House Bill 2199, which modifies statutory definitions and prioritization for the Derelict Vessel Removal Program administered by the Department of Natural Resources.
Jeff Olson, committee staff, said the bill removes the requirement that an owner be known, able to…
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