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2002 Florida Statutes
Vessel registration number.
328.56 Vessel registration number.--Each vessel that is used on the waters of the state must display a commercial or recreational Florida registration number, unless it is:
(1) A vessel used exclusively on private lakes and ponds.
(2) A vessel owned by the United States Government.
(3) A vessel used exclusively as a ship's lifeboat.
(4) A non-motor-powered vessel.
(5) A federally documented vessel.
(6) A vessel already covered by a registration number in full force and effect which has been awarded to it pursuant to a federally approved numbering system of another state or by the United States Coast Guard in a state without a federally approved numbering system, if the vessel has not been within this state for a period in excess of 90 consecutive days.
(7) A vessel operating under a valid temporary certificate of number.
(8) A vessel from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state.
(9) An undocumented vessel used exclusively for racing.
History.--s. 1, ch. 59-399; ss. 2, 3, ch. 61-511; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 52, ch. 95-333; s. 56, ch. 96-413; s. 15, ch. 99-289; s. 27, ch. 2000-362.
Note.--Former s. 371.131; s. 327.15.