15A NCAC 10F .0104       CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER

(a)  General. A completed application, a proof of ownership document, and the required fees as provided in G.S. 75A-5(a1) and G.S. 75A-5.2(c), are necessary for the Commission to issue a certificate of number authorizing the operation of a vessel. The certificate of number shall be carried by the individual operating the vessel and shall be available for inspection by a law enforcement officer when requested. The certificate of number shall be signed by the owners.

(b)  Dealers and Manufacturers. A dealer or manufacturer demonstrating or testing a vessel may use a set of dealer numbers and the corresponding dealer certificate of number to operate a vessel held for sale for demonstration or testing purposes. Vessels owned or possessed by dealers or manufacturers for personal use or for a use other than for demonstration and testing purposes shall be individually registered in the name of the dealer in accordance with Paragraph (a) of this Rule.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 75A‑3; 75A‑5; 75A-5.2; 75A‑7; 75A‑19; 33 CFR 174.19;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. August 31, 1980; January 1, 1980;

Legislative Objection Lodged Eff. December 16, 1980;

Amended Eff. May 1, 2007; July 1, 1998; April 1, 1997; July 1, 1988;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 6, 2016;

Amended Eff. September 1, 2023; November 1, 2018.