58 Pa. Code § 93.11 - Reciprocity and state of principal operation
(a) The state of principal operation is that
state where the boat is on its waters more than on any other state's waters.
This time includes the time when the boat is not in motion as for instance when
the boat is moored or at anchor. The mooring of a boat in a Commonwealth yacht
club, marina, boat club, private dock or similar facility for more than 14
days, as evidenced by the signing of a lease, membership, permit or other
document resulting in the assignment of, or permission to construct or occupy,
dockage space shall be prima facie evidence that Pennsylvania is the state of
principal operation.
(b) When
Pennsylvania becomes the state of principal operation of a boat which is
validly registered and numbered in another state, the registration and number
issued by the other state will be recognized for a period not to exceed 60 days
from the date the boat is moved to this Commonwealth during which time the
owner of the boat shall apply for and obtain a Pennsylvania registration and
number.
(c) When another state is
the state of principal operation of a boat and the boat is numbered and validly
registered in that state under a numbering system approved by the Secretary of
the United States Department of Transportation, the boat is deemed in
compliance with this chapter while temporarily operating on the waters of this
Commonwealth.
(d) It is unlawful to
operate a motorboat, whose state of principal operation is Pennsylvania,
without first obtaining a Pennsylvania registration in accordance with this
chapter.
Notes
State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compare.
No prior version found.