Title 46, Title 46 and Navigation

(a) Upon the satisfaction of a security interest in a vessel, the secured party shall securely attach to the certificate of title a release of security interest, in whatever form as may be prescribed by or acceptable to the department and shall within fifteen (15) days mail or de…

The department shall adopt the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provision of §§ 46-22.1-3 — 46-22.1-17. The department shall further adopt the substantive provisions of the federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, 46 U.S.C. § 1451 et seq., as well as the rules and regulat…

A secured party named in a certificate of title, on written request of the owner, shall disclose to the owner any pertinent information as to the security agreement and indebtedness secured by it in accordance with the commercial laws or articles of the state.

The method provided in §§ 46-22.1-10 — 46-22.1-16 of perfecting and giving notice of security interest shall be exclusive.

(a) The department shall prescribe and provide suitable forms of applications, certificate of title, notices of security interest, and all other notices and forms necessary to carry out §§ 46-22.1-3 — 46-22.1-17. (b) The department may make any investigation it deems necessary to…

(a) No person shall operate a vessel on the waters of this state for which a certificate of title is required, without having the certificate of title. (b) No person shall fail to surrender or otherwise dispose of a vessel for which a certificate of title is required without deli…

If any provision of this chapter or of any rule, regulation, or order made thereunder, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this chapter, rule, regulation, or order, and the application of …

As used in this chapter, the following words have the meanings indicated: (1) “Amphibious vehicle” means a vehicle which may be propelled both on water and land. (2) “Certificate” means any certificate of title issued. (3) “Dealer” means any person who engages in whole or in part…

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (e), any owner of a vessel principally used on the waters of this state shall apply to the department for a certificate of title for the vessel. (b) A certificate of title shall not be required under this chapter for any vessel that i…

If an applicant is unable to provide a valid certificate of title for a vessel required to be titled under the provisions of this chapter then: (1) As a condition of issuing a certificate of title, the department may accept a surety bond, in an amount equal to the value of the bo…

(a) The department shall charge a twenty-five ($25.00) fee to issue a certificate of title, and a five dollar ($5.00) fee to transfer a title, or issue a corrected and duplicate certificate of title. A fifteen dollar ($15.00) late fee shall be charged to any owner not timely fili…

A manufacturer or dealer may not transfer ownership of a new vessel without supplying the transferee with the manufacturer’s or importer’s statement of origin signed by the manufacturer’s or importer’s authorized agent. The certificate shall contain such information as the depart…

(a) Every vessel whose construction began after October 31, 1972 shall have a hull identification number assigned and affixed as required by the federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, 46 U.S.C. § 1451 et seq. The department shall determine the procedures for application and issuance of…

Every dealer shall maintain for three (3) years a record of any vessel he or she bought, sold, exchanged, or received for sale or exchange. These records shall be open to inspection by the department representatives and agents, during reasonable business hours.

If ownership of a vessel is transferred by operation of law, such as by inheritance, order in bankruptcy, insolvency, replevin, or execution sale, the transferee, within thirty (30) days after he or she has acquired the right to possession of the vessel by operation of law, shall…

(a) Unless otherwise provided in the last will and testament of a decedent, any vessel(s) owned by the decedent shall belong, and title to the vessel(s) shall pass, to the surviving spouse. (b) The assistant director for the department of environmental management shall register t…

Sections 46-22.1-10 — 46-22.1-17 do not apply to or affect: (1) A lien given by statute or rule of law to a supplier of services or materials for the vessel; (2) A lien given by statute to the United States, this state, or any political subdivision of this state; (3) A security i…