Alabama § 33-5-9 - Vessels to Be Registered and Numbered.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 33-5-9 — Vessels to Be Registered and Numbered., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-5-9. Vessels to Be Registered and Numbered.
Every vessel on the waters of this state shall be registered and numbered. No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of any vessel on such waters unless the vessel is registered and numbered with the identifying number set forth in the certificate of registration displayed on each side of the bow of such vessel, or in accordance with applicable federal law or in accordance with a federally approved numbering system of another state, and unless the certificate of number awarded to such vessel is in full force and effect.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 33-5-9
What does Code of Alabama § 33-5-9 cover?
Section 33-5-9 ("Vessels to Be Registered and Numbered.") 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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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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