Steve Cortes, CNN Political Commentator (left) & Alicia St. Germaine, Michigan House Representative (right) | Twitter
Steve Cortes, CNN Political Commentator (left) & Alicia St. Germaine, Michigan House Representative (right) | Twitter
State Representative St. Germaine, a Republican from Harrison Township, has put forward a legislative proposal aimed at assisting Michigan marinas and boat storage facilities in managing space more efficiently. The proposed House Bill 4708 seeks to address the issue of abandoned boats occupying valuable marina space.
The bill proposes that marinas be allowed to take possession of and sell unclaimed boats after 60 days, provided there is no lienholder involved. Currently, marinas must wait for a period of 180 days before taking any action regarding such vessels. This change is intended to alleviate the burden on marinas which are often left with deteriorating boats and associated storage costs.
"Marinas and storage facilities shouldn’t be forced to cover the cost of boats that have been dumped and forgotten," stated Rep. St. Germaine. "These neglected vessels take up space that could be used for paying customers, and it’s simply not fair to burden small business owners with the fallout. This bill helps them manage their property responsibly and keep Michigan’s boating industry afloat."
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