(a) The local law of the jurisdiction under whose certificate of title a vessel is covered governs all issues relating to the certificate of title from the time the vessel becomes covered by the certificate of title until the vessel becomes covered by another certificate of title or becomes a documented vessel, even if no other relationship exists between the jurisdiction and the vessel or its owner.
(b) A vessel becomes covered by a certificate of title when an application for the certificate of title and the applicable fee are delivered to the Department of Motor Vehicles in accordance with sections 15-206 and 15-207 or to the governmental agency that creates a certificate of title in another jurisdiction in accordance with the law of that jurisdiction.
(P.A. 14-63, S. 5.)
History: P.A. 14-63 effective January 1, 2016.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 15 - Navigation and Aeronautics
Chapter 269 - Uniform Certificate of Title for Vessels Act
Section 15-201. - Short title: Uniform Certificate of Title for Vessels Act.
Section 15-202. - Definitions.
Section 15-203. - Applicability.
Section 15-204. - Supplemental principles of law and equity.
Section 15-205. - Applicable law governing vessel covered by certificate of title.
Section 15-206. - Certificate of title required, when. Exceptions.
Section 15-207. - Application for certificate of title.
Section 15-209. - Content of certificate of title.
Section 15-210. - File retention responsibilities of Department of Motor Vehicles.
Section 15-212. - Legal effect of certificate of title.
Section 15-213. - Possession of certificate of title. Effect re possessory rights to a vessel.
Section 15-214. - Perfection of security interest.
Section 15-215. - Termination statement; requirements.
Section 15-216. - Transfer of ownership.
Section 15-217. - Effect of incorrect or missing information.
Section 15-221. - Replacement certificate of title.
Section 15-222. - Rights of a purchaser of a vessel.
Section 15-223. - Effect of perfected or nonperfected security interest.
Section 15-225. - Uniformity of application and construction.