In re Forfeiture of One 1987 Velocity 30' Go-Fast Vessel

The Sheriff of Broward County, Nicholas Navarro, appeals from the denial of his petition for forfeiture of a boat and boat trailer. Navarro alleged in a complaint for forfeiture that the boat, which is owned by appellee, Victor Dessberg, was used in contravention of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act because it lacked a hull identification number in violation of section 328.-07, Fla.Stat. (1989). Section 328.07 provides:(1) No person shall operate on the waters of this state a vessel ... unless the vessel displays the assigned hull identification number ...

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