Alabama § 33-5-19 - Certificates of Registration and Numbers Generally - Exemption from Numbering Provisions of Article.
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§ 33-5-19. Certificates of Registration and Numbers Generally - Exemption from Numbering Provisions of Article.
A vessel shall not be required to be numbered under this article if it is:
(1) A vessel operating under valid temporary certificate or number;
(2) Already covered by a number in full force and effect which has been awarded to it pursuant to federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state; provided, that such vessel shall not have been within this state for a period in excess of 90 consecutive days;
(3) A vessel under registry from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state;
(4) A vessel owned by the United States, or a state, county or municipality;
(5) A ship’s lifeboat; or
(6) A vessel not propelled by machinery, except sail boats and boats for hire.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 33-5-19 cover?
Section 33-5-19 ("Certificates of Registration and Numbers Generally - Exemption from Numbering Provisions of Article.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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