A motorboat shall not be required to be numbered under this chapter if it is:
(1) Already covered by a number in full force and effect which has been awarded to it
pursuant to federal law or federally approved numbering system of another state; provided,
however, in the event the boat is to be operated on the waters of this state in excess
of ninety (90) days, the owner shall record the number with the department of environmental
management, division of boating safety, and pay the fees required under this chapter.
(2) A motorboat from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters
of this state.
(3) A motorboat whose owner is the United States, a state, or a subdivision thereof.
(4) A ship’s lifeboat.
(5) A motorboat used exclusively for racing.
(6) A houseboat as defined in § 44-5-25.1.
(7) A rowboat twelve feet (12′) in length or less.
(8) A canoe.
(9) A ferry.
Notes of Decisions
State v. Turnbaugh, 694 A.2d 756 (R.I. 1997).
“This holding was rendered in response to a motion by defendant, Brian Turnbaugh, to dismiss a criminal complaint for failure to register his federally documented vessel in violation of § 46-22-4(b) and § 46-22-6(a). The defendant had also prayed for a declaratory judgment and…”
State v. Turnbaugh, 705 A.2d 530 (R.I. 1997).
“The requirement of registration and payment of the fee would extend to any boat that “is to be operated on the waters of this state in excess of ninety (90) days” pursuant to § 46-22-6(1). Further, the penalty for failure to register a boat such as that owned by defendant, which…”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-6(1): 1 case
State v. Turnbaugh, 705 A.2d 530 (R.I. 1997).
“The requirement of registration and payment of the fee would extend to any boat that “is to be operated on the waters of this state in excess of ninety (90) days” pursuant to § 46-22-6(1). Further, the penalty for failure to register a boat such as that owned by defendant, which…”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-6(a): 1 case
State v. Turnbaugh, 694 A.2d 756 (R.I. 1997).
“This holding was rendered in response to a motion by defendant, Brian Turnbaugh, to dismiss a criminal complaint for failure to register his federally documented vessel in violation of § 46-22-4(b) and § 46-22-6(a). The defendant had also prayed for a declaratory judgment and…”
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