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46 U.S.C. 12307: Regulations on numbering and feesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 123-NUMBERING UNDOCUMENTED VESSELS
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§12307. Regulations on numbering and fees

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.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 591 .)

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12307

46:1472

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.