An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for at-risk, derelict and abandoned boats; and imposing penalties.

This bill creates a new legal framework in Pennsylvania to identify and manage boats that are at risk of sinking, abandoned, or left in a derelict condition on public waters. It defines specific criteria for these categories, such as boats taking on water without a means to drain it or vessels that are sunk and cannot move themselves. Under the new rules, local municipalities and law enforcement agencies can investigate these boats and must notify the state commission and the boat's owner within five days of discovery. The legislation also establishes a presumption that a boat is abandoned if it is inoperable, illegally moored, or lacks valid registration, while allowing owners to prove otherwise. Finally, the bill imposes penalties for violations related to these unsafe or neglected vessels to encourage compliance and cleanup.