32-1116. Assembled, reconstructed or restored vessels; circumstances where existing number unidentifiable.

32-1116

Chapter 32.--WILDLIFE, PARKS AND RECREATION Article 11.--BOATING AND WATER ACTIVITIES

      32-1116.   Assembled, reconstructed or restoredvessels; circumstances where existing number unidentifiable.(a) When application for a certificate of number is made fora vessel which has been assembled, reconstructed, reconstituted or restoredfrom one or more vessels, or the hull identification number as required by lawis unidentifiable or uncertain, the owner of such vessel shall request thesecretary inquire into the origin of the vessel. Such information shall besupplied by affidavit of the owner, if requested by the secretary. If, inthe determination of the secretary, the vessel contains no stolen parts, thesecretary shall assign an existing or new hull identification number to thevessel and direct the location and manner to affix the hull identificationnumber. A charge of $10 shall be paid by the owner of a vessel requesting theinquiry.

      (b)   Any vessel having a destroyed, removed, altered or defaced hullidentification number, which was not constructed in accordance with subsection(a), and if the true identity of the vessel cannot be determined, shall bereassigned a new hull identification number by the secretary or destroyed.

      History:   L. 2006, ch. 85, § 9; Jan. 1, 2007.