A new Florida bill hoping to prevent overcharging on tow and salvage of boats has passed its first committee this Monday. SB 664 requires that before a salvage or tow takes place, companies must provide an invoice of costs and obtain consent to tow.
“The actions of a limited number of these companies amount to a form of modern-day piracy” said Florida State Senator Dana Young.
Industry representatives brought up concerns about red tape getting in the way during life threatening situations.
Young is willing to work on amending the bill with these concerns in mind but is still committed to helping boaters who have been “misinformed and mislead” by these companies.
You can read more here…
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/251034-senate-advances-modern-day-piracy-bill-requiring-marine-towing-estimates
“The actions of a limited number of these companies amount to a form of modern-day piracy” said Florida State Senator Dana Young.
Industry representatives brought up concerns about red tape getting in the way during life threatening situations.
Young is willing to work on amending the bill with these concerns in mind but is still committed to helping boaters who have been “misinformed and mislead” by these companies.
You can read more here…
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/251034-senate-advances-modern-day-piracy-bill-requiring-marine-towing-estimates
