Required State License(s):

An abandoned boat salvager,(i.e.., ownership responsibility has been relinquished), a permit is required with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) (517) 373-1170. When rebuilding and reselling the salvaged boats a dealer decal is required for demonstrations. Contact the Department of State; (517) 322-1473.

If salvager is working on behalf of the owner of the vessel being salvaged (or insurance company with authority to act for owner), no state license or permit is necessary.

Further Information:

Obtain copy of "Underwater Salvage Act" PA 184, 1980 and "Aboriginal and Antiquities Act" PA 173, 1979 for other restrictions.

Contact the local Coast Guard for possible permit(s)/license(s).

Revised: 12/2002