South Carolina Code 50-23-310. Numbering of vessels
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Every vessel using the waters of this State shall be numbered except those exempt by § 50-23-320. No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of any such vessel on such waters unless the vessel is numbered in accordance with this chapter or in accordance with applicable Federal law or in accordance with a Federally-approved numbering system of another state and unless
(1) The certificate of number issued to such a vessel is on board and in full force and effect.
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 50-23-310
- Boat: means a vessel. See South Carolina Code 50-21-10
- Certificate of number: means the registration. See South Carolina Code 50-21-10
- Department: means the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources unless otherwise stated. See South Carolina Code 50-5-15
- Operate: means to navigate, steer, drive, or be in control. See South Carolina Code 50-21-10
- Person: means an individual, a partnership, a firm, a corporation, an association, or other legal entity. See South Carolina Code 50-21-10
- Vessel: means every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane regulated by the federal government, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. See South Carolina Code 50-21-10
(2) The identifying number set forth in the certificate of number is displayed on each side of the forward half of the vessel.
(3) The decals issued by the department are attached to each side of the bow of the boat within six inches following the identifying number. Such decals, when a certificate of number is issued or renewed, shall be deemed a part of the registration number.