N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 2252: Exemption from registration

§ 2252. Exemption from registration. 1. The provisions of section

twenty-two hundred fifty-one of this article shall not apply to the

following vessels:

(a) Vessels having a valid marine document issued by the United States

or a foreign government, while being used for commercial purposes.

(b) Vessels displaying a valid identification or registration number

issued by another state under a numbering system which has been approved

in accordance with the provisions of federal law, provided such vessel

shall not have been within this state for a period in excess of ninety

consecutive days.

(c) Vessels owned by residents of foreign countries temporarily using

the waters of the state.

(d) Vessels owned by the United States, a state, or a subdivision

thereof.

(e) Boats which are "lifeboats." No vessel which is used for other

than lifesaving purposes shall be deemed a "lifeboat" for purposes of

this subdivision.

(f) Vessels used exclusively for racing.

(g) Any vessel which is not equipped with a motor by which it may be

mechanically propelled.

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision one of this section,

the owner of a vessel which is exempt from the provisions of section

twenty-two hundred fifty-one of this article may apply for, and the

commissioner may issue, a registration for such vessel. If such a

registration is issued, and while such registration is in effect, the

provisions of this article relating to certificates of registration,

registration numbers and validating stickers shall apply to such vessel.

Upon the expiration of the registration of any such vessel, the

registration number assigned to it shall be effectively removed from

such vessel.