As used in this subchapter:
(1)
(A) “Boat identification number” means a number assigned to boating equipment by the manufacturer of the boating equipment or the Boating Law Administrator of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission.
(B) “Boat identification number” shall include the following:
(i) A hull identification number;
(ii) An outboard motor serial number;
(iii) Any other number placed on a piece of boating equipment under assignment from the office; or
(iv) Any other distinguishing number or mark assigned to a piece of boating equipment by the manufacturer for identification purposes; and
(2) “Boating equipment” means:
(A) A motorboat, personal watercraft, or other vessel as defined under § 27-101-103; or
(B) An outboard motor.