58 Pa. Code § 93.5 - Display of registration number and validation decal
(a) The registration number shall be
displayed above the waterline on both sides of the bow of the boat, considered
to be any part of a boat's side forward of a point halfway between the front
and the back of the boat.
(1) The registration
number shall be in solid vertical block characters, at least 3 inches in height
and of a color which shall contrast with the background.
(2) The registration numbers shall be painted
on or permanently attached so they read from left to right and are in a
position that provides maximum visibility and shall be maintained so they are
clearly visible and legible.
(3)
Inflatable boats and boats configured in a manner that a number on the hull or
superstructure would not be easily visible, and unless special provision is
made by the manufacturer for display of numbers, may carry registration numbers
and validation decals on boards to be lashed to the bow on each side of the
boat.
(4) Unpowered kayaks, sculls,
sailboards and other low volume boats of similar design are exempt from
displaying registration numbers.
(5) Boats possessing a valid marine document,
when used for recreational purposes and when Pennsylvania is the state of
principal operation, shall display a valid registration decal but may not
display the registration number.
(b) A set of two color-coded validation
decals will be issued for display with each registration number. The decal
shall be displayed within 6 inches of the registration number and on a level
with the number. The decals shall be approximately 3 inches by 3 inches and
colorcoded to indicate the registration period. Registration numbers and
validation decals shall be displayed in the following manner: PA 12 AM [] or []
PA 12 AM. A validation decal may be displayed prior to January 1 of the period
for which it is issued.
(c) No
other number may be displayed on either side of the bow of the
vessel.
(d) The displayed
registration number of a manufacturer, jobber or dealer shall have the number
printed upon or attached to a removable sign to be temporarily but firmly
affixed to the bow of the vessel being operated for demonstration or testing.
This temporary placement of the number shall otherwise be as prescribed in this
section. This number may be transferred from boat to boat but may be used on
only one boat at a time.
(e) An
unauthorized person may not erase, deface, change paint on or tamper with a
registration number or certificate, validation decal or other identification
number on a boat or motor.
Notes
The provisions of this § 93.5 amended under the
Fish and Boat
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