South Carolina § 50-23-20 - Watercraft titles; notification of transfer.
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§ 50-23-20. Watercraft titles; notification of transfer.
Any watercraft or outboard motor, or both, held or principally used in this State must be titled by the department. An owner of a watercraft or outboard motor titled in this State must notify the department within thirty days if ownership is transferred to another person, entity, or transferred out of state or otherwise disposed.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 70-295.102; 1971 (57) 915; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 1270; 2008 Act No. 344, SECTION 6, eff six months after approval (approved June 11, 2008).
Effect of Amendment
The 2008 amendment rewrote this section, adding the sentence relating to notification of transfer of ownership.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 50-23-20
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 50-23-20 cover?
Section 50-23-20 ("Watercraft titles; notification of transfer.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. 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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