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Anchors aweigh on boat blight along Pittsburgh's rivers, as new Pa. law takes effect

Pennsylvania's Act 28 now lets municipalities remove abandoned boats from public waterways with streamlined steps and penalties.
Local officials say the law provides 'real teeth' to act against abandoned vessels and reduce safety risks.
The law addresses removal costs, with owners responsible for disposal and related salvage expenses.
Authorities have already removed several vessels and are coordinating salvage efforts with local groups.
The act covers vessels on public property, but private property owners may still be affected differently.
Municipalities are exploring funding options, including grants and donations, to seed salvage funds.
Port and city partners are coordinating to map out the removal process for each boat.
Some boats near the North Shore will be addressed before major events like the NFL Draft.
Act 28 aims to streamline removal while balancing liability for municipalities.
The initiative includes ongoing monitoring by river groups to prioritize and schedule removals.

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