328.56  Vessel registration number.--Each vessel that is used on the waters of the state must display a commercial or recreational Florida registration number, unless it is:

(1)  A vessel used exclusively on private lakes and ponds.

(2)  A vessel owned by the United States Government.

(3)  A vessel used exclusively as a ship's lifeboat.

(4)  A non-motor-powered vessel.

(5)  A federally documented vessel.

(6)  A vessel already covered by a registration number in full force and effect which has been awarded to it pursuant to a federally approved numbering system of another state or by the United States Coast Guard in a state without a federally approved numbering system, if the vessel has not been within this state for a period in excess of 90 consecutive days.

(7)  A vessel operating under a valid temporary certificate of number.

(8)  A vessel from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state.

(9)  An undocumented vessel used exclusively for racing.

History.--s. 1, ch. 59-399; ss. 2, 3, ch. 61-511; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 52, ch. 95-333; s. 56, ch. 96-413; s. 15, ch. 99-289; s. 27, ch. 2000-362.