75A-4. Identification numbers required.
Every vessel on the waters of this State shall be numbered, except those vessels exempted from numbering under G.S. 75A-7. No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of any vessel on the waters of this State unless all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The vessel is numbered in accordance with this Chapter, or in accordance with applicable federal law, or in accordance with a federally approved numbering system of another state.
(2) The certificate of number awarded to the vessel is in full force and effect.
(3) The identification number set forth in the certificate of number is displayed on each side of the bow of the vessel. (1959, c. 1064, s. 4; 1983, c. 446, s. 1; 1999-392, s. 1; 2006-185, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 75A - Boating and Water Safety
Article 1 - Boating Safety Act.
§ 75A-1 - Declaration of policy.
§ 75A-4 - Identification numbers required.
§ 75A-5.2 - (Effective until July 1, 2023) Vessel agents.
§ 75A-6 - Classification; rules.
§ 75A-7 - Exemption from numbering requirements.
§ 75A-10.1 - Family purpose doctrine applicable.
§ 75A-10.2 - Proof of ownership of a vessel.
§ 75A-10.3 - Death or serious injury by impaired boating; repeat offenses.
§ 75A-11 - Duty of operator involved in collision, accident, casualty, or other occurrence.
§ 75A-12 - Furnishing information to agency of United States.
§ 75A-13 - Water skis, surfboards, etc.
§ 75A-13.1 - Skin and scuba divers.
§ 75A-13.3 - Personal watercraft.
§ 75A-14.1 - Lake Norman No-Wake Zone.
§ 75A-14.2 - Temporary waiver of enforcement of no-wake zones.
§ 75A-15 - Rules on water safety; adoption of the United States Aids to Navigation System.
§ 75A-16.1 - Boating safety course.
§ 75A-16.2 - Boating safety education required.
§ 75A-17 - Enforcement of Chapter.
§ 75A-19 - Operation of vessels by manufacturers, dealers, etc.