The proceeds of the sale of an abandoned or derelict vessel shall be distributed by the agency as follows:
(1) The reasonable fees and costs incurred in the seizure and sale of the vessel, including, but not limited to, removal and storage costs, court costs and filing fees, and advertisement and notification costs.
(2) Any outstanding security interest or debt attached to the vessel.
(3) The remaining balance, if any, shall be deposited into the Alabama Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Fund to be used by the agency for purposes of implementing and administering this chapter.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.
Chapter 5A - Abandoned and Derelict Vessels
Section 33-5A-1 - Definitions.
Section 33-5A-4 - Liens and Fees; Sale.
Section 33-5A-5 - Disposal of Certain Abandoned and Derelict Vessels.
Section 33-5A-6 - Proceeds of the Sale.
Section 33-5A-7 - Right to Contest Sale.
Section 33-5A-8 - Right of Redemption.
Section 33-5A-9 - Alabama Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Fund.
Section 33-5A-10 - Unattended Vessel Check.
Section 33-5A-11 - Refusal or Failure to Remove Derelict Vessel.