A. The sheriff is hereby authorized to impound a vessel when the vessel has been abandoned, when it is adrift or under circumstances where the vessel is presenting a hazard to safe boating on the waterways of the county. The sheriff is further authorized to impound a vessel when the operator of the vessel has been arrested and the registered owner of the vessel is not immediately available to assume lawful possession and control of the vessel.
B. Whenever an authorized officer impounds a vessel or a trailer pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or pursuant to state law, the sheriff shall substantially comply with the provisions of title 49, chapter 18, Idaho Code, that provide, among other procedures, that the registered owner of the property, if known, be given written notice of the impoundment and the opportunity for a poststorage hearing. (Ord. 379, 8-30-2006; amd. Ord. 571, 10-19-2021)