§ 46-6-10-4

There is hereby established a derelict and abandoned vessel and obstruction removal fee which shall be in addition to the vessel registration fee assessed pursuant to § 46-22-4(a)(1). The fee shall be assessed biennially at the time vessel registration fees are assessed by the department pursuant to § 46-22-4(a)(1). All derelict and abandoned vessel and obstruction removal fees shall be deposited in the derelict and abandoned vessel and obstruction removal account established pursuant to § 46-6-10.3. The fees shall be assessed as follows: Overall Vessel Length (Ft) User Fee 1-15 feet $2.00 16-20 feet $2.00 21-25 feet $6.00 26-30 feet $8.00 31-35 feet $12.00 36-40 feet $14.00 41-45 feet $16.00 46-50 feet $18.00 51 feet and above $20.00 Pursuant to § 46-22-4(a)(1)(iii), vessels over thirty feet (30′) may, upon request, pay the derelict and abandoned vessel and obstruction removal fee, along with the registration fee annually at the rate of one-half (1/2) the biennial fee for a vessel of the same length. History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 370, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 389, § 1.