BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 5137: Vessel dealer trust accounts

Adjusting procedures of vessel dealer trust accounts.

Summary

When a vessel dealer receives a deposit in excess of $1000, or any deposit which will be held for more than 14 days, the dealer must deposit the funds into the trust account within 48 hours of acceptance of the offer by the seller and the buyer. Moreover, the offer must be made to the seller within 48 hours of receipt of the funds, or the deposit must be returned to the buyer or deposited in the trust account.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5137), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to vessel dealer trust accounts;

No recorded floor votes.

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