West Virginia § 20-7-14 - 20-7-14. Motorboats exempt from numbering.
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§ 20-7-14. 20-7-14. Motorboats exempt from numbering.
A motorboat shall not be required to be numbered under this article 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: Provided, That the boat shall be registered in the state of principal operation;
(2) A motorboat from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state; or
(3) A motorboat used exclusively for racing while participating in races, and the preparation therefor, which have been authorized pursuant to the provisions of §20-7-20 of this code.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 20-7-14 ("20-7-14. Motorboats exempt from numbering.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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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