328.40 Administration of vessel registration and titling laws; records.— (1) The administration of vessel registration and titling as set forth in this chapter is under the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, which shall provide for issuing, handling, and recording of all vessel registration and titling applications and certificates, including the receipt and accounting of vessel […]
328.42 Suspension or denial of a vessel registration due to support delinquency; dishonored checks.— (1) The department shall work cooperatively with the Department of Revenue to establish an automated method for periodically disclosing information relating to current owners of registered vessels to the Department of Revenue, the state’s Title IV-D agency. The purpose of this subsection is […]
328.46 Operation of registered vessels.— (1) Every vessel that is required to be registered and that is being operated, used, or stored on the waters of this state shall be registered and numbered within 30 days after purchase by the owner except as specifically exempt. During this 30-day period, the operator is required to have aboard the […]
328.48 Vessel registration, application, certificate, number, decal, duplicate certificate.— (1)(a) The owner of each vessel required by this law to pay a registration fee and secure an identification number shall file an application with the county tax collector. The application must provide the owner’s name and physical residential or business address; residency status; personal or business identification; […]
328.52 Special manufacturers’ and dealers’ number.— (1) The description of a vessel used for demonstration, sales promotional, or testing purposes by a manufacturer or dealer shall be omitted from the certificate of registration. In lieu of the description, the word “manufacturer” or “dealer,” as appropriate, shall be plainly marked on the certificate. (2) The manufacturer or dealer shall […]
328.54 Federal numbering system adopted.— (1) The vessel registration number issued shall be of the pattern prescribed by regulations of the United States Coast Guard and shall be divided into parts. The first part shall consist of the symbols identifying the state followed by a combination of numerals and letters which furnish individual vessel identification. The group […]
328.56 Vessel registration number.—Each vessel that is operated, used, or stored on the waters of this state must display a commercial or recreational Florida registration number, unless it is: (1) A vessel operated, used, and stored exclusively on private lakes and ponds; (2) A vessel owned by the United States Government; (3) A vessel used exclusively as a ship’s […]
328.58 Reciprocity of nonresident or alien vessels.—The owner of any vessel already covered by a registration number in full force and effect which has been awarded by: (1) Another state pursuant to a federally approved numbering system of another state; (2) The United States Coast Guard in a state without a federally approved numbering system; or (3) The United […]
328.60 Military personnel; registration; penalties.—Any military personnel on active duty in this state operating, using, or storing a vessel on the waters of this state that has 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 […]
328.62 Only authorized number to be used.—No number other than the number awarded to a vessel or granted reciprocity pursuant to this chapter shall be painted, attached, or otherwise displayed on either side of the bow of such vessel. History.—s. 1, ch. 59-399; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 6, ch. 84-184; s. 18, ch. 99-289. Note.—Former […]
328.64 Change of interest and address.— (1) The owner shall furnish the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles notice of the transfer of all or any part of his or her interest in a vessel registered or titled in this state pursuant to this chapter or of the destruction or abandonment of such vessel, within 30 […]
328.65 Legislative intent with respect to registration and numbering of vessels.—It is the legislative intent that vessels be registered and numbered uniformly throughout the state. The purpose of ss. 327.58, 327.70, 327.72, 328.66, 328.68, and 328.72 is to make registration and numbering procedures similar to those of automobiles and airplanes and to provide for a vessel […]
328.66 County and municipality optional registration fee.— (1) Any county may impose an annual registration fee on vessels registered, operated, used, or stored on the waters of this state within its jurisdiction. This fee shall be 50 percent of the applicable state registration fee as provided in s. 328.72(1) and not the reduced vessel registration fee specified […]
328.68 Exemption of vessels and outboard motors from personal property tax; temporary certificate of registration; vessel registration certificate fee.— (1) Every vessel registered as provided herein, and outboard motor capable of propelling any such vessel, shall be exempt from any personal property tax and in lieu thereof shall pay a vessel registration certificate fee. A certificate of […]
328.70 Legislative intent with respect to uniform registration fee, classification of vessels.— (1) It is declared to be the intent of the Legislature that all vessels in the state be subject to a uniform registration fee at a rate based on the length of the vessels. It is also declared to be the intent of the Legislature […]
328.72 Classification; registration; fees and charges; surcharge; disposition of fees; fines; marine turtle stickers.— (1) VESSEL REGISTRATION FEE.— (a) Vessels that are required to be registered shall be classified for registration purposes according to the following schedule and, except as provided in subsection (18), the registration certificate fee shall be in the following amounts: 1. Class A-1—Less than 12 […]
328.73 Registration; duties of tax collectors.— (1)(a) The tax collectors in the counties of the state, as authorized agents of the department, shall issue registration certificates and vessel numbers and decals to applicants, subject to the requirements of law and in accordance with rules of the department. (b) Upon a tax collector’s request, the department may provide ancillary […]
328.735 Advanced registration renewal; procedures.— (1) The owner of any vessel currently registered in this state may file an application for renewal of registration with the department, or its authorized agent in the county wherein the owner resides, any time during the 3 months preceding the date of expiration of the registration period. (2) Upon the filing of […]
328.74 Stickers or emblems for the Save the Manatee Trust Fund.—The commission shall prepare stickers or emblems signifying support for the Save the Manatee Trust Fund which shall be given to persons who contribute to the Save the Manatee Trust Fund as provided in s. 328.72. The commission may accept stickers or emblems donated by any […]
328.76 Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund; vessel registration funds; appropriation and distribution.— (1) Except as otherwise specified in this subsection and less the amount equal to any administrative costs which shall be deposited in the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund, in each fiscal year, all funds collected from the registration of vessels through the Department of Highway […]
