FL S0664

Creates section 559.9602, F.S., establishing requirements for salvors performing salvage work on pleasure vessels (no more than 60 feet in length) in Florida waters.

Requires salvors to provide written notice to customers present on a vessel before beginning salvage operations, including specific statutory language in capital letters describing salvage charges, federal law calculations, and potential vessel value liability.

Exempts government employees, vessel owners performing work on their own vessels, marina operators, repair facilities, and insurance company recovery agents from the notice requirement.

Allows customers to reject a salvor's services if the salvor refuses to agree to a fixed charge before work begins, and permits negotiation of salvage agreements under the U.S. Open Form Salvage Agreement or similar contracts.

Creates a private cause of action for vessel owners who do not receive required written notice, entitling prevailing owners to damages of 1.5 times the amount paid to the salvor plus court costs and reasonable attorney fees.