New Jersey § 12:7-34
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12:7-34, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12:7-34.
(a) For the purposes of P.L.1962, c. 73 ( C. 12:7-34.36 et seq. ) , a documented vessel is based within this State if its owner owns, maintains, leases
or rents space in this State for its storage, mooring or servicing on other than a
transient basis. (b) The owner of a documented vessel of 500 gross tons or less based in this State
shall file an application for the registration of such vessel with the division on forms approved by it. The application shall be signed by the owner and shall be accompanied by the fee
prescribed herein for the vessel. Upon receipt of the application in the approved form and the prescribed fee, the division shall enter the same upon the records of its office and issue to the applicant a pocket-size, laminated or otherwise water resistant certificate of registration which shall state the name and address of the owner,
a description of the vessel, and its use. (c) The certificate of registration shall be available at all times for inspection
on the vessel for which issued whenever the vessel is in operation. (d) The fees for the initial registration of a documented vessel and for each renewal
thereof, shall be based on the length of the vessel and shall be the same as provided
for in section 12 of P.L.1962, c. 73 ( C. 12:7-34.47 ) for other vessels of the same length.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12:7-34
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12:7-34 cover?
Section 12:7-34 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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