Sec. 80122.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this part, a person shall not operate or give permission for the operation of a vessel of any length on the waters of this state unless the fees prescribed in section 80124 for the vessel are paid, the certificate of number assigned to the vessel is on board and is in full force and effect, and, except for the following, the identifying number and decal are displayed on each side of the forward half of the vessel in accordance with this part and the rules promulgated by the department under this part:
(a) A decal and identifying numbers for a wooden hull and historic vessel as that term is defined in section 80124 may be displayed in the manner described in section 80126(2).
(b) A decal for an inflatable boat may be displayed on the transom of the boat.
(2) If a vessel is actually numbered in another state of principal use in accordance with a federally approved numbering system, it is in compliance with the numbering requirements of this state while it is temporarily being used in this state. This subsection applies to a vessel for which a valid temporary certificate is issued to the vessel's owner by the issuing authority of the state in which the vessel is principally used.
(3) If a vessel is removed to this state as the new state of principal use, a number awarded by any other issuing authority is valid for not more than 60 days before numbering is required by this state.
(4) A person who violates this section is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $500.00.
History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 8, Imd. Eff. May 11, 2007 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: Marine Safety ActPopular Name: NREPA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322)
451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199)
Section 324.80101 - Definitions; a to C.
Section 324.80102 - Definitions; D to L.
Section 324.80103 - Definitions; M to O.
Section 324.80104 - "Highly Restricted Personal Information" Defined; Definitions; P to W.
Section 324.80105 - Application of Part.
Section 324.80106 - Administration of Part; Advisory Representative.
Section 324.80107 - Review of Boating Accidents, Safety Education Programs, and Policies.
Section 324.80108[1] - Lists of Information; Sale Prohibited.
Section 324.80109 - Rules; Subsection (1) Inapplicable to Special Local Rules.
Section 324.80114 - Rules; Violation; Fine.
Section 324.80115 - Disposition of Revenues; Credit to Waterways Account; Appropriation; Fees.
Section 324.80116 - Boating Safety Program; Compliance With Rules; Federal Financial Assistance.
Section 324.80118 - Allocation of State Aid to Counties.
Section 324.80119 - Marine Safety Program; Audits of County Records; Refunds to State.
Section 324.80120 - Marine Safety Program; Cooperation With County Sheriffs; Records; Reports.
Section 324.80122 - Conditions to Operation of Vessels; Violation; Fine.
Section 324.80123 - Exemption.
Section 324.80124a - Great Lakes Protection Specialty Watercraft Decal.
Section 324.80126 - Dealer Certificates of Number and Dealer Decals.
Section 324.80127 - Payment of Fee by Credit Card or Check.
Section 324.80128 - Secretary of State; Certificate of Number.
Section 324.80129 - Maintenance of Records; Availability to the Public.
Section 324.80130a - Disclosure of Information Prohibited; Exceptions.
Section 324.80130d - Prohibited Conduct; Violations as Felony; Penalties.
Section 324.80130k - Public Sale of Abandoned Vessel.
Section 324.80130l - Abandoned Vessel, Orv, and Snowmobile Fund.
Section 324.80130m - Towing or Storage Fees.
Section 324.80130n - Applicability of MCL 324.80130f and 324.80130g.
Section 324.80130p - Applicability of MCL 324.80130o.
Section 324.80132 - Applicability of MCL 324.80134 and 324.80135; Applicability of Section.
Section 324.80133 - Casualty Involving Vessel; Assistance to Injured Persons.
Section 324.80134 - Casualties Involving Vessels; Exchange of Identification.
Section 324.80135 - Casualty Involving Vessel; Report.
Section 324.80137 - Casualty Reports Involving Vessel; Use; Fee; Copies; Admissibility in Court.
Section 324.80138 - Transmission of Information for Analytical or Statistical Purposes.
Section 324.80144 - Operation of Vessels; Rules; Violation; Fine.
Section 324.80147 - Reckless Operation of Vessels; Penalty.
Section 324.80148 - Operating Motorboat at More Than Slow—no Wake Speed; Prohibitions; Exceptions.
Section 324.80150 - Operation of Vessels; Prohibited in Certain Areas.
Section 324.80151 - Towing of Persons; Prohibited Time; Violation; Fine.
Section 324.80153 - Vessels; Use of Portions Unintended for Occupancy Prohibited; Exceptions.
Section 324.80154 - Interference With Operation of Vessel by Nonoccupant.
Section 324.80155 - Divers; Marking Point of Submergence; Distance From Diver's Flag.
Section 324.80158 - Responsibility of Vessel Owner for Damage Caused by Vessel Wake.
Section 324.80159 - Buoys or Beacons; Permit for Placement; Application; Revocation; Removal.
Section 324.80160 - Buoys or Beacons; Uniform Marking System.
Section 324.80161 - Buoys or Beacons; Compliance With Federal Law or Regulations; Permits.
Section 324.80162 - Buoys or Beacons; Use as Moorings; Moving, Removal or Damaging.
Section 324.80164 - Regattas; Rules; Permit; Authorization; Applications.
Section 324.80166a - Agreement With United States Coast Guard.
Section 324.80171 - Violation of Part or Rules; Penalties.
Section 324.80172 - Negligent Crippling or Death; Penalty.
Section 324.80173 - Felonious Operation of Watercraft; Penalty.
Section 324.80174 - Negligent Homicide Included in Charge of Manslaughter.
Section 324.80177 - Violation of MCL 324.80176(1); Sanctions; Costs.
Section 324.80178 - Violation of MCL 324.80176(3); Sanctions; Costs.
Section 324.80178a - Violation of MCL 324.80176(6); Sanctions; Costs.
Section 324.80178b - Violation of MCL 324.80176(7)(a) or 324.80176(7)(b); Sanctions; Costs.
Section 324.80184 - Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test as Admissible Evidence.
Section 324.80186 - Sentencing as Multiple Offender; Consideration of Prior Convictions; Sanctions.
Section 324.80189 - Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test; Notice of Right to Request Hearing.
Section 324.80197a - Conviction Based on Plea of Nolo Contendere.
Section 324.80198 - Administrative Order Processing Fee; Disposition and Allocation.
Section 324.80199 - Part Not to Affect Owner's Rights Under Laws of United States.