Florida § 328.58 - Reciprocity of nonresident or alien vessels.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 328.58 — Reciprocity of nonresident or alien vessels., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 328.58. Reciprocity of nonresident or alien vessels.
The owner of any vessel already covered by a registration number in full force and effect which has been awarded by: (1) Another state pursuant to a federally approved numbering system of another state; (2) The United States Coast Guard in a state without a federally approved numbering system; or (3) The United States Coast Guard for a federally documented vessel with a valid registration in full force and effect from another state, shall record the number with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles prior to operating, using, or storing the vessel on the waters of this state in excess of the 90-day reciprocity period provided for in this chapter. Such recordation shall be pursuant to the procedure required for the award of an original registration number, except that no additional or substitute registration number shall be issued if the vessel owner maintains the previously awarded registration number in full force and effect.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 328.58
What does Florida Statutes § 328.58 cover?
Section 328.58 ("Reciprocity of nonresident or alien vessels.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 328.58?
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