For vessels valued at $1500 or less, what steps must the department and lienholder take?

• A. The department shall furnish the names and addresses of legal owners; the lienholder must mail complete notice of pending lien sale, a black declaration of opposition form, and a preaddressed return envelope to the department, registered owner, any person known to have interest, and department.
• B. The department shall seize the vessel; the lienholder must file in court.
• C. The department shall re-register the vessel; the lienholder must post bond.
• D. The department shall issue a new title; the lienholder must publish in newspaper.

Answer: (A)