46 U.S.C. § 12308Chapter 123

§12308. Providing vessel numbering and registration information

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§12308. Providing vessel numbering and registration information

A person may request from an authority issuing a number under this chapter the numbering and registration information of a vessel that is retrievable from vessel numbering system records of the issuing authority. When the issuing authority is satisfied that the request is reasonable and related to a boating safety purpose, the information shall be provided on paying the cost of retrieving and providing the information requested.

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
12308 46:1473

Section 12308 requires the number issuing authority to supply for a fee, numbering and registration information to any person, upon request, if the request is reasonable and related to boating safety.

Last amended: December 31, 2024

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