33 CFR 173.17 : Navigation And Navigable Waters (§ 1.01-1 To Parts 404-499) — (§ 125.01 To Parts 188-199) — Coast Guard, Department Of Homeland Security (Continued) (§ 125.01 To Parts 188-199) — Boating Safety (§ 173.1 To Parts 188-199) — Vessel Numbering And Casualty And Accident Reporting (§ 173.1 To Appendix A To Part 173) — Numbering (§ 173.11 To § 173.35) — Reciprocity.

(a) Section 12302(c) of Title 46, United States Code, states:

When a vessel is numbered in a State, it is deemed in compliance with the numbering system of a State in which it temporarily is operated.

(b) Section 12302(d) of Title 46, United States Code, states:

When a vessel is removed to a new State of principal operation, the issuing authority of that State shall recognize the validity of the number issued by the original State for 60 days.