328.54 – Federal numbering system adopted.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
328.25 – Supplemental principles of law and equity.
1328.25 Supplemental principles of law and equity.—Unless displaced by a provision of this part, the principles of law and equity supplement its provisions. History.—s. 26, ch. 2019-76. 1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.
328.65 – Legislative intent with respect to registration and numbering of vessels.
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 […]
328.30 – Transactions by electronic or telephonic means.
328.30 Transactions by electronic or telephonic means.— (1) The department may accept any application provided for under this chapter by electronic or telephonic means. (2) The department may issue an electronic certificate of title in lieu of printing a paper title. (3) The department may collect electronic mail addresses and use electronic mail in lieu of the United States […]
328.66 – County and municipality optional registration fee.
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 […]