R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-6-10.4
There is hereby established a derelict and abandoned vessel and obstruction removal fee which shall be in addition to the vessel registration fee assessed pursuant to § 46-22-4(a)(1). The fee shall be assessed biennially at the time vessel registration fees are assessed by the department pursuant to § 46-22-4(a)(1). All derelict and abandoned vessel and obstruction removal fees shall be deposited in the derelict and abandoned vessel and obstruction removal account established pursuant to § 46-6-10.3. The fees shall be assessed as follows:
Overall Vessel Length (Ft) | User Fee |
1-15 feet | $2.00 |
16-20 feet | $2.00 |
21-25 feet | $6.00 |
26-30 feet | $8.00 |
31-35 feet | $12.00 |
36-40 feet | $14.00 |
41-45 feet | $16.00 |
46-50 feet | $18.00 |
51 feet and above | $20.00 |
Pursuant to § 46-22-4(a)(1)(iii), vessels over thirty feet (30') may, upon request, pay the derelict and abandoned vessel and obstruction removal fee, along with the registration fee annually at the rate of one-half (1/2) the biennial fee for a vessel of the same length.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-6-10.4