Special assessment lien for costs of removal and disposition of derelict vessels.
Miami City Code § 50-505
in effectSec. 50-505. - Special assessment lien for costs of removal and disposition of derelict vessels.
All costs of removal, storage, and disposal (whether by destruction, sale, or otherwise) of a derelict vessel shall be charged to the owner of such derelict vessel to the full extent permitted by law. Any person who neglects or refuses to pay such amount shall not be entitled to be issued a certificate of registration for such derelict vessel or motor vehicle, or any other vessel or motor vehicle, until such costs have been paid.
If the registered derelict vessel owner(s) does not pay the costs of removal, storage, and disposal (whether by destruction, sale, or otherwise) of a derelict vessel within 30 days of the date the city sends an invoice, then the city may lien the derelict vessel with such costs. The lien created shall be considered a special assessment lien that may be recorded in the public records of Miami-Dade County. The lien shall accrue interest at the maximum legal rate allowed by law from the date of the city's invoice until the costs and administrative fee are paid. The city attorney is hereby authorized to file such instruments as are necessary to establish and enforce any lien upon such derelict vessel for such costs. The city may foreclose on such lien pursuant to section 2-827 of this City Code. Such lien shall have equal dignity with a tax lien.
(Ord. No. 13797, § 2, 10-11-18)
Source: City of Miami, Florida, City Code, City Charter, Special Acts and Related General Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/miami/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIITHCO_CH50SHVEWA_ARTVIIDEVE_S50-505SPASLICOREDIDEVEFetched: 11/1/2026