§ 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) Proof of 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; USCG–2022–0323, 88 FR 10029, Feb. 16, 2023]