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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 08.04.10.05" title_num="08" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="10" heading="Abandoned Vessel Title.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An application for abandoned vessel title under Natural Resources Article, §8-721 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland, shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Vessel identification;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Evidence of published notice;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Evidence of owner and lienholder notification; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Any other documentation required by the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Vessel excise tax will be assessed on the fair market value of the vessel as shown in a national publication of used vessel values adopted by the Department.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A marina may submit a single abandoned boat application for multiple vessels when;</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The marina was purchased not more than 12 months prior to application;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Vessels remained on marina property at the time of property transfer without associated ownership and payment records; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The contract of sale did not include assumption of accounts receivable.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Vessel excise tax shall be assessed on the fair market value of the vessel as shown in a national publication of used vessel values adopted by the Department.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Valuation may be adjusted at the Department's discretion based on the physical condition of the vessel.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>