Alabama § 33-5-21 - Safety Provisions Relative to Boat Liveries.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 33-5-21 — Safety Provisions Relative to Boat Liveries., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-5-21. Safety Provisions Relative to Boat Liveries.
(a) The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency may inspect at any reasonable time all boats owned or controlled by a livery operator for the purpose of ascertaining their seaworthiness and safety.
(b) In the event any boat owned or used by the livery operator for rental purposes is determined to be in an unsafe or unseaworthy condition, ALEA shall immediately notify the livery operator in writing as to the unsafe or unseaworthy condition of the boat or boats. After receipt of the notification, it shall be unlawful for the livery operator to rent or offer to rent the boat.
(c) If ALEA determines that a cited boat can be placed in a seaworthy or safe condition by repairs or alterations, the boat may again be used for rental purposes after ALEA performs an inspection on the vessel and determines that the repairs or alterations have been duly made.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 33-5-21
What does Code of Alabama § 33-5-21 cover?
Section 33-5-21 ("Safety Provisions Relative to Boat Liveries.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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