CA AB748

Establishes the California Abandoned and Derelict Commercial Vessel Program within the Natural Resources Agency, administered by the State Lands Commission, to identify, prioritize, and remove abandoned and derelict commercial vessels from state waterways.

Requires the commission to create an inventory of abandoned and derelict commercial vessels by July 1, 2025, and develop a prevention and removal plan by July 1, 2026.

Prohibits commercial vessels at risk of becoming derelict from occupying state waters, with violations subject to civil penalties of $1,000 to $5,000 per day; 75% of collected penalties fund the program and 25% go to prosecuting agencies.

Creates the California Abandoned and Derelict Commercial Vessel Program Task Force as an advisory body with representatives from state agencies, two local members, and optional federal agency representatives to provide policy guidance and develop vessel removal prioritization criteria.

Establishes the California Abandoned and Derelict Commercial Vessel Program Trust Fund to receive appropriated funds, civil penalties, and grant awards for vessel removal and disposal operations.