HB 1605-S - DIGEST |
(DIGEST AS ENACTED) |
Authorizes an arresting officer, or other officer acting at the arresting officer's direction, to impound a vessel when the operator of a vessel is arrested for a violation of operation of a vessel: (1) In a reckless manner; or |
(2) Under the influence of intoxicating liquor, marijuana, or any drug. |
Addresses impoundment of a vessel and alternatives to impoundment; handling and returning the vessel in the same condition as it existed before impoundment; notification to the registered and/or legal owner of the vessel; immunity from liability for law enforcement officers involved in the impoundment. |
Requires the department of licensing, in collaboration with the parks and recreation commission, to create the following forms for use in the enforcement of this act: (1) A vessel impound authorization and inventory form; and |
(2) A forfeited vessel disposition report form. |