Title 33

SECTION 174.31

174.31 Terms imposed by States for numbering of vessels.

§ 174.31 Terms imposed by States for numbering of vessels.

A State numbering system may condition the issuance of a certificate of number on -

(a) Title to, or other proof of ownership of a vessel except a recreational-type public vessel of the United States; or

(b) Proof of liability insurance for a vessel except a recreational-type public vessel of the United States; or

(c) The payment of State or local taxes, except for a recreational-type public vessel of the United States.

[CGD 72-54R, 37 FR 21402, Oct. 7, 1972, as amended by USCG-2003-15708, 70 FR 13105, Mar. 18, 2005]

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