The owner of any property who sells a watercraft or outboard motor in accordance with section 4585.31 of the Revised Code shall pay the money received from the purchaser of the watercraft or motor, less the maintenance or repair charges and dockage or storage charges listed in accordance with division (G)(3) of section 4585.31 of the Revised Code, to the county treasurer, who shall deposit the net amount into the county treasury. Such amount shall be paid to the owner of the watercraft or motor or to any lienholder or mortgagee whose lien or mortgage was invalidated pursuant to division (B)(2) of section 4585.31 of the Revised Code, if the owner, lienholder, or mortgagee asserts a claim for the amount within one year after it is deposited in the treasury. If the owner, lienholder, or mortgagee does not assert a claim for the amount within one year, the county auditor shall transfer the unclaimed funds, or remainder of the unclaimed funds, to the county general fund.
Effective Date: 09-08-1977.