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AL HB561
Bill
Status
4/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
David Sessions
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 35-11-60 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to modify lien provisions for watercraft.
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Expands the term "vessel" to include any ship, steamboat, or other watercraft that is built, repaired, fitted, furnished, supplied, or victualed within Alabama.
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Declares that liens attach to vessels for work done, materials supplied, or wages owed regardless of the owner's domicile or whether the vessel's home port is located in Alabama.
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Preserves existing lien priorities for work, materials, wages, wharfage, and dockage over other debts owed by vessel owners.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Liens on vessels, may attach to watercraft or vessel regardless of domicile of owner or home port of vessel, Sec. 35-11-60 am'd.
Liens
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
5/7/2013