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.