Florida § 328.65 - Legislative intent with respect to registration and numbering of vessels.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 328.65 — Legislative intent with respect to registration and numbering of vessels., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 328.65. Legislative intent with respect to registration and numbering of vessels.
It is the legislative intent that vessels be registered and numbered uniformly throughout the state. The purpose of ss. 327.58, 327.70, 327.72, 328.66, 328.68, and 328.72 is to make registration and numbering procedures similar to those of automobiles and airplanes and to provide for a vessel registration fee and certificate so as to determine the ownership of vessels which are operated, used, or stored on the waters of this state and to aid in the advancement of maritime safety.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 328.65
What does Florida Statutes § 328.65 cover?
Section 328.65 ("Legislative intent with respect to registration and numbering of 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.
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