[§200-44] Possession by interested party. Any person having an interest in the vessel may take possession of the vessel prior to the date of public auction upon payment to the department of all use fees, towing, handling and storage charges, appraisal and advertising expenses, and any other expenses incurred by the department in connection with the vessel. If the person taking possession of the vessel is not the registered owner, the person, prior to taking possession of the vessel, shall pay the foregoing expenses and post security satisfactory to the department which shall not exceed the value of the vessel. The security, if not forfeited, shall be returned to the person posting it within two years after receipt. [L 1991, c 272, pt of §2]