Louisiana § RS 34:851.22 - Exemption from numbering system
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:851.22 — Exemption from numbering system, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 34:851.22. Exemption from numbering system
A. A motorboat shall not be required to be numbered under this Part if it is:
(1) 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; however, such boat shall not have been within this state for a period in excess of ninety consecutive days.
(2) A motorboat from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state.
(3) A public vessel of the United States, a state, or a subdivision thereof.
(4) A ship's lifeboat.
B. A sailboat shall not be required to be numbered under this Part if it is:
(1) Twelve feet or less in length.
(2) A vessel commonly known as a sailboard, where the craft is designed for one person and operated in the standing position.
Acts 1990, No. 894, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:851.22 cover?
Section RS 34:851.22 ("Exemption from numbering system") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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