New Jersey § 12:7-34

§ 12:7-34.

The fees for the initial numbering of all vessels and for each renewal of the certificate

of number issued thereto, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be: (a) For all vessels less than 16 feet, $12 per year; 16 feet or more but less than 26 feet, $28 per year; 26 feet or more but less than 40 feet, $52 per year; 40 feet or more but less than 65 feet, $80 per year; 65 feet or more, $250 per year. The revenue derived from the increase, pursuant to the amendatory provisions of section

12 of P.L.2002, c. 34 ( C.12:7-34.47 ), in the amount of the fees imposed under this subsection shall be deposited into

the “ Maritime Industry Fund” established pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2001, c. 429 ( C.27:1A-82 ), as follows: in fiscal year 2003, 50% of the revenue derived from the increase

in fees, in fiscal year 2004, 75% of the revenue derived from the increase in fees;

and in fiscal year 2005 and thereafter, 100% of the revenue derived from the increase

in fees. (b) (Deleted by amendment.) (c) Special numbers including up to three duplicates thereof and up to four sets of

temporary numbers bearing a number corresponding to the special number, shall be assigned

to boat dealers and manufacturers, as provided for under rules and regulations to

be promulgated by the division, and such numbers shall be displayed temporarily upon

boats being tested, demonstrated, photographed or transported, said display to be

as prescribed in the rules and regulations aforementioned. For each such special number so assigned the fee shall be $75 for one year. (d) A fee shall not be charged for the numbering of any marine equipment operated

and maintained by the State of New Jersey; a county; a municipality; a volunteer

first aid, rescue, or emergency squad; a search and rescue unit established within

a fire district created pursuant to N.J.S. 40A:14-70 ; or a volunteer fire company created pursuant to N.J.S.40A:14-70.1 . This subsection shall apply only to marine equipment which is used exclusively in

the performance of the prescribed duties of the governmental entities and organizations

described above.