46 U.S.C. § 12302 — Standard numbering system
submitted 43 years ago by Pub. L. 98-89 to r/title-46-SHIPPING · 240 words · no verdicts yet
The Secretary must create a standard system for numbering boats and can approve matching state systems. States, boats, and old numbers stay valid for set grace periods when things change.
(a) The Secretary must write regulations creating a standard boat-numbering system. If a state* applies, the Secretary must approve that state's own numbering system as long as it matches the standard one, and the state must use the Secretary's definitions when running its system.
(b) A state with an approved system is the "issuing authority" under this chapter. Where a state doesn't have an approved system, the Secretary is the issuing authority instead.
(c) A boat numbered in one state is considered compliant in any state where it's only temporarily operating.
(d) If a boat moves to a new state where it's now mainly operated, that state must recognize the original state's number as valid for 60 days.
(e) If a state's numbering system gets approved after the Secretary already issued a number, the state must recognize the Secretary's number as valid for one year.
(f) If the Secretary decides a state's system doesn't match the standard system, or the state changed its system without approval, the Secretary can withdraw approval -- but only after giving the state written notice explaining why.
The Secretary shall prescribe by regulation a standard numbering system for vessels to which this chapter applies. On application by a State*, the Secretary shall approve a State numbering system that is consistent with the standard numbering system. In carrying out its numbering system, a State shall adopt any definitions of relevant terms prescribed by regulations of the Secretary.
A State with an approved numbering system is the issuing authority within the meaning of this chapter. The Secretary is the issuing authority in a State in which a State numbering system has not been approved.
When a vessel* is numbered in a State, it is deemed in compliance with the numbering system of a State in which it temporarily is operated.
When a vessel is removed to a new State of principal operation, the issuing authority of that State shall recognize the validity of the number issued by the original State for 60 days.
If a State has a numbering system approved after the Secretary issues a number, the State shall recognize the validity of the number issued by the Secretary for one year.
When the Secretary decides that a State numbering system is not being carried out consistent with the standard numbering system or the State has changed the system without the Secretary’s approval, the Secretary may withdraw approval after giving notice to the State, in writing, stating the reasons for the withdrawal.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 590.)
- 1983Enacted · Pub. L. 98-89 · 97 Stat. 590
A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 98-89 on 1983-08-26.
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