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§12307 Regulations on Numbering and Fees
Title 46 › Subtitle Subtitle II— Vessels and Seamen › Part H— Identification of Vessels › Chapter 123— NUMBERING UNDOCUMENTED VESSELS › § 12307
Summary
The agency that gives out vessel numbers can make rules and charge fees to carry out the law. The fees must be the same for people who live in the State and people who do not. A State agency can only add rules about vessel numbering in two cases: when the rules are required by this law or by the Secretary’s rules about the standard numbering system, or when the rules are about showing payment of State or local taxes.
Full Legal Text
Title 46, §12307
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The 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.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1230746:1472 section 12307 provides the States or the Secretary with the authority to prescribe
Regulations
and establish fees for carrying out the requirements of this chapter. The fee must apply equally to residents and nonresidents of the State in which the vessel is numbered.
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Citation
46 U.S.C. § 12307
Title 46 — Shipping
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60