Regulations on numbering and fees
46 U.S.C. § 12307
in effectThe authority issuing a number under this chapter may prescribe regulations and establish fees to carry out the intent of this chapter. The fees shall apply equally to residents and nonresidents of the State. A State issuing authority may impose only conditions for vessel numbering that are—
(1) prescribed by this chapter or regulations of the Secretary about the standard numbering system; or
(2) related to proof of payment of State or local taxes.
Source: OLRC USLMURL: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/95/xml_usc46@119-95.zipFetched: 6/7/2026
