NAC488.160. Identification number: Placement on vessel.

     1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 to 6, inclusive, the owner shall paint on or otherwise permanently attach to each side of the forward half of his or her vessel the identification number assigned to that boat by the Department.

     2. The number must:

     (a) Be in numerals and letters which are vertical, not less than 3 inches in height and without border, trim and shading;

     (b) Be in numerals and letters of a solid color which contrasts with the background on which it is placed and is distinctly visible;

     (c) Have a space or hyphen between the letter and numeral groups which is equal to the width of a letter other than “I” and a numeral other than “1” of the same size used to display the number;

     (d) Be on the forward half of the hull or permanent superstructure of the motorboat in a place which is clearly legible from another vessel or the shore; and

     (e) Be placed so as to read from left to right.

     3. The number issued to a manufacturer or dealer for a motorboat which is to be used in connection with the demonstration, exchange or sale of motorboats may be painted on or attached to removable plates that are temporarily but firmly attached to each side of the forward half of the motorboat. The number so displayed must meet the requirements of subsection 2.

     4. If a motorboat is built so that a number on the hull or superstructure would not be easily visible, the number must be painted on or attached to the forward half of the boat so that it is clearly visible on both the port and starboard sides.

     5. The number assigned to an inflatable boat may be painted on or attached to removable plates that are temporarily but firmly attached to each side of the forward half of the boat. The number so displayed must meet the requirements of subsection 2.

     6. A vessel documented by the United States Coast Guard is exempt from the requirements of this section.

     [Bd. of Wildlife Comm’rs, Motorboat Reg. No. 100 § 3, eff. 2-10-82]—(NAC A 11-23-94; R114-02, 1-21-2003; R122-03, 1-20-2004)