RSA 12-G:52-b Impoundment and Forfeiture of Vessels and Moorings.

I. The division director, the chief harbor master, or the deputy chief harbor master may impound or order the removal and storage of any vessel or mooring found to be in violation of RSA 12-G:50-a or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter. All reasonable charges for such impoundment, removal, and storage shall be a lien against the vessel.
II. The division director shall notify the owner, if known, of the fact of such impoundment, removal, and storage. If the vessel is registered in this state, such notification shall be mailed to the person identified as the owner on the vessel registration at the address listed on such registration. In all other cases, notice shall be placed on file with the division director and published in a newspaper of general circulation.
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