Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1012: Hull identification number verification

(a) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall not issue, renew, or update ownership information for a certificate of number under § 27-101-304 or a certificate of title under this subchapter until the department determines whether the motorboat has a primary hull identification number meeting the requirements of 33 C.F.R. Part 181, Subpart C, as in effect on January 1, 2017. (2) Verification of the hull identification number may include without limitation a submission of a clear and legible photograph or pencil rubbing of the hull identification number. (b) Upon determination by the department that the motorboat does not have a hull identification number as required by subsection (a) of this section, the department shall refer the owner of the motorboat to the Boating Law Administrator of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to: (1) Assign a primary hull identification number; and (2) Verify that the owner permanently affixes the hull identification number to the motorboat in compliance with 33 C.F.R. Part 181, Subpart C, as in effect on January 1, 2017. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall not issue, renew, or update ownership information for a certificate of number under § 27-101-304 or a certificate of title under this subchapter until the department determines whether the motorboat has a primary hull identification number meeting the requirements of 33 C.F.R. Part 181, Subpart C, as in effect on January 1, 2017. (2) Verification of the hull identification number may include without limitation a submission of a clear and legible photograph or pencil rubbing of the hull identification number.

(1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall not issue, renew, or update ownership information for a certificate of number under § 27-101-304 or a certificate of title under this subchapter until the department determines whether the motorboat has a primary hull identification number meeting the requirements of 33 C.F.R. Part 181, Subpart C, as in effect on January 1, 2017.

(2) Verification of the hull identification number may include without limitation a submission of a clear and legible photograph or pencil rubbing of the hull identification number.

(b) Upon determination by the department that the motorboat does not have a hull identification number as required by subsection (a) of this section, the department shall refer the owner of the motorboat to the Boating Law Administrator of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to: (1) Assign a primary hull identification number; and (2) Verify that the owner permanently affixes the hull identification number to the motorboat in compliance with 33 C.F.R. Part 181, Subpart C, as in effect on January 1, 2017.

(1) Assign a primary hull identification number; and

(2) Verify that the owner permanently affixes the hull identification number to the motorboat in compliance with 33 C.F.R. Part 181, Subpart C, as in effect on January 1, 2017.