Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

46 U.S.C. § 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. 98–8997 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.