(A) A certificate of title to a watercraft or outboard motor is prima facie evidence of ownership of a watercraft or outboard motor. All watercraft and outboard motors subject to the titling requirements of this chapter must be titled.
(B) No person may acquire a watercraft or outboard motor, subject to the titling requirements of this chapter, without obtaining a certificate of title or in the case of a new watercraft or outboard motor a manufacturer's or importer's statement of origin reflecting the person acquiring the watercraft or outboard motor as the original purchaser as provided in this chapter. In the case of watercraft or outboard motors from other jurisdictions that do not require titling, a bill of sale and proof of registration may be substituted for the title.
(C) No person may dispose of a watercraft or outboard motor subject to the titling provisions of this chapter without transferring to the person acquiring the watercraft or outboard motor a certificate of title reflecting the transfer of the watercraft or outboard motor. In the case of new watercraft, a manufacturer's statement of origin must be delivered to the purchaser. In the case of watercraft or outboard motors from other states or foreign jurisdictions, which do not title such watercraft or outboard motors, a bill of sale and proof of registration may be substituted.
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 344, Section 8, eff six months after approval (approved June 11, 2008).
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft
Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors
Section 50-23-10. Marine dealer's permits.
Section 50-23-11. Dealer demonstration numbers; unauthorized use; penalties.
Section 50-23-12. Change in status forms required for trade-ins.
Section 50-23-20. Watercraft titles; notification of transfer.
Section 50-23-35. Watercraft title issuance; tax payment proof required; exceptions.
Section 50-23-55. Certificate of title as evidence of ownership; watercraft from other states.
Section 50-23-60. Application for certificate; late penalty.
Section 50-23-90. Contents of certificate; effect as evidence.
Section 50-23-110. Statement of origin.
Section 50-23-125. Electronic transmission of information for watercraft title.
Section 50-23-140. Priority and validity of liens and other encumbrances; discharge of liens.
Section 50-23-150. Lost, stolen, or mutilated certificate; issuance of duplicate certificate.
Section 50-23-170. Serial number or hull identification number.
Section 50-23-185. Inspection of watercraft related facilities.
Section 50-23-210. Suspension or revocation of certificate.
Section 50-23-220. Deposit and use of funds.
Section 50-23-240. Filing and publication of rules and regulations.
Section 50-23-250. Employment and duties of investigators.
Section 50-23-260. List of owners furnished to county auditors.
Section 50-23-270. False statement in document or other submission to department; penalty.
Section 50-23-275. Watercraft not previously titled.
Section 50-23-310. Numbering of vessels.
Section 50-23-320. Exceptions.
Section 50-23-330. Conformity to United States Government numbering system.
Section 50-23-340. Application for and issuance of number and certificate; fee.
Section 50-23-345. Temporary certificate of number.
Section 50-23-350. Issuance of certificates of number by agents.
Section 50-23-360. Display of number.
Section 50-23-370. Expiration and renewal.
Section 50-23-380. Transfer of registration upon change of ownership; fee.
Section 50-23-385. Houseboats with waste-holding tanks; indefinite mooring; waste pump-out.
Section 50-23-400. Notice of change of address.