Who are the owners of the piers in Maryland?

In Maryland waterfront and water access communities, there will always be disputes about ownership of community land and riparian rights. Who owns piers? Who can access them? What is the law?

What happens if you don’t register your boat in Mississippi?

A boat owner may face a misdemeanor charge and a fine ranging from $25 to $250 for not registering their watercraft. Boat owners may also choose to title their watercraft, although it is not mandatory. The Certificate of Number and validation decals are required to legally operate a vessel on Mississippi waters.

Can a private pier be used for public use?

wharf or pier for his own use, or for the use of the public, subject to such general rules and regulations as the Legislature may think proper to prescribe for the protection of the rights of the public, whatever those rights may be. Footnote 2 A question thus exists as to whether riparian rights can even be lost under the theory

Is there a law for piers in Anne Arundel County?

Much important law was discussed or drafted, but at the end of the day, neither the owners or the community had the rights that they claimed in the litigation. Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County

What are the rules for adverse possession in Mississippi?

This possession must be exclusive and continuous for as many years as is required by state law, which is 10 years in Mississippi. Also, your possession must be “hostile” to the landowners’ rights, for example, if the property owner has given you permission to stay on the property, you can’t successfully adversely possess the land.

How long do you have to be in possession of land in Mississippi?

You have to be in actual possession for at least 25 years with this type of land. Mississippi law allows minors or persons with mental disabilities that prevent them from defending their property rights extra time to boot out a trespasser hoping to adversely possess their land.

How long do you have to occupy a property for adverse possession?

Time Period Required for Occupation. A person must occupy the property for 10 years to be able to claim ownership by adverse possession. In addition, the person must pay taxes on the property for at least 2 years.

What happens if you do not surrender your title to Mississippi?

DOR will correspond with the lienholder and/or the other state to request that the title be surrendered to Mississippi. If the title is not surrendered, your application will not be processed and your license plate may not be renewed.