I understand that some out of Florida state boats have been ticketed for
not registering, in Florida. The Motor Boat Act of 1972 requires a
minimum 60 days principle use before registration is required.
The USCG enforces the MB Act of 1972 and a written complaint to them
should result in some action as they are obligated by law to respond to
a complaint. And they would find it difficult to ignore a violation of
the numbering law, even by some state officials.
They might not want to have to follow up on this, but a written
complaint is real hard to just bury. Just be careful to give them a case
which is so egregious, like a couple of days use, that there is no
question about the state violating the Act.
I hope this is of some use.
Mike
Capt. Mike Maurice
Beaverton Oregon(Near Portland)
I understand that some out of Florida state boats have been ticketed for
not registering, in Florida. The Motor Boat Act of 1972 requires a
minimum 60 days principle use before registration is required.
The USCG enforces the MB Act of 1972 and a written complaint to them
should result in some action as they are obligated by law to respond to
a complaint. And they would find it difficult to ignore a violation of
the numbering law, even by some state officials.
They might not want to have to follow up on this, but a written
complaint is real hard to just bury. Just be careful to give them a case
which is so egregious, like a couple of days use, that there is no
question about the state violating the Act.
I hope this is of some use.
Mike
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Capt. Mike Maurice
Beaverton Oregon(Near Portland)
