(a) The current owners, registrants, secured parties, and lienholders of record of a vessel may contest the sale of a vessel by filing a notice of appeal with the court that ordered the sale within two years of the sale of the vessel.
(b) The court shall conduct a hearing to determine whether proper notice was provided pursuant to this chapter. The vessel may not be sold pending the decision of the court.
(c) If the court determines that proper notice was issued, the vessel may be sold.
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter, if the court determines that proper notice was not provided pursuant to this chapter, the sale of the vessel shall be void and the current owners, registrants, secured parties, and lienholders of record shall retain their ownership, security interests, liens, and interests in the vessel.
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.