(a) There is established a special fund within the State Treasury to be known as the Alabama Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Fund.
(b) The fund shall be placed under the management or administration of the Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency for payment of the cost of implementing and administering this chapter, including, but not limited to, the cost of the seizure, removal, transportation, preservation, storage, advertisement, appraisal, and disposal of an abandoned derelict vessel.
(c) The fund shall consist of all moneys collected or received by the secretary pursuant to this chapter and all grants, appropriations, gifts, donations, and other sources for purposes of implementing and administering this chapter.
(d) The secretary shall have the authority to expend moneys in the fund in accordance with 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.