FL S1594

Authorizes Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and law enforcement agencies to relocate or remove vessels that unreasonably constitute a navigational hazard or interfere with other vessels, with liability exemptions except for gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Allows the commission and law enforcement agencies to recover all costs incurred in relocating or removing hazardous vessels from vessel owners, with the Department of Legal Affairs representing the commission in cost recovery actions.

Requires contractors performing vessel relocation or removal to be licensed per U.S. Coast Guard regulations, maintain insurance coverage, and be properly equipped.

Expands derelict vessel removal authority to include relocation (in addition to removal) and broadens grounds for removal to include threats to environment, property, or persons, not just navigation obstruction.

Establishes that property owners may remove derelict vessels docked on their property without consent after 60 days' notice and compliance with notification requirements under section 328.17(5).