46 U.S.C. 12308: Providing vessel numbering and registration informationText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 123-NUMBERING UNDOCUMENTED VESSELS
§12308. Providing vessel numbering and registration information
A person may request from an authority issuing a number under this chapter the numbering and registration information of a vessel that is retrievable from vessel numbering system records of the issuing authority. When the issuing authority is satisfied that the request is reasonable and related to a boating safety purpose, the information shall be provided on paying the cost of retrieving and providing the information requested.
( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 592 .)
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
|---|---|
12308 | 46:1473 |
Section 12308 requires the number issuing authority to supply for a fee, numbering and registration information to any person, upon request, if the request is reasonable and related to boating safety.