CFR > Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER S—BOATING SAFETY (parts 173 to 188) > PART 173—VESSEL NUMBERING AND CASUALTY AND ACCIDENT REPORTING > SUBPART B—Numbering (§173.11 to §173.35) > 173.17—Reciprocity.

173.17—Reciprocity.

(a) Section 12302(c) of Title 46, United States Code, states:
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.
(b) Section 12302(d) of Title 46, United States Code, states:
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.

Code of Federal Regulations

[CGD 89-048, 54 FR 27002, June 27, 1989]