Hi Chris, it would not be considered found property, and the first step would be to report it to a law enforcement agency. From FWC website - If I see a vessel that I believe is abandoned, how do I make claim to it and start the claims process? myfwc.com/boating/waterway/derelict-vessels/claims-process-faqs/ The first requirement is to report it to a law enforcement agency. The law enforcement agency will collect a fee for beginning an investigation, conduct an investigation under Section 705.103, Florida Statutes, and determine the owner of the vessel. If the vessel is not claimed in the process of the investigation, the law enforcement agency may allow the transfer to the finder with evidence of the investigation and a copy of the Lost or Abandoned Property Certificate FWCDLE-003. The finder would then make application to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) to have the title put into his name.
@@CountyofVolusiagovt Yes that's what I meant by "found" property. I was referring to lost/abandoned property that was found. Thank you this was a great answer and will help others watching this video.
What if the boat has washed ashore and is no longer in the water? It is then considered found property?
Hi Chris, it would not be considered found property, and the first step would be to report it to a law enforcement agency. From FWC website - If I see a vessel that I believe is abandoned, how do I make claim to it and start the claims process? myfwc.com/boating/waterway/derelict-vessels/claims-process-faqs/
The first requirement is to report it to a law enforcement agency. The law enforcement agency will collect a fee for beginning an investigation, conduct an investigation under Section 705.103, Florida Statutes, and determine the owner of the vessel. If the vessel is not claimed in the process of the investigation, the law enforcement agency may allow the transfer to the finder with evidence of the investigation and a copy of the Lost or Abandoned Property Certificate FWCDLE-003. The finder would then make application to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) to have the title put into his name.
@@CountyofVolusiagovt Yes that's what I meant by "found" property. I was referring to lost/abandoned property that was found. Thank you this was a great answer and will help others watching this video.