Exceptions to title requirements for vessels and outboard motors.

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  • (1) Each vessel or outboard motor, identified by the manufacturer as a 1985 year model or newer, operated on the waters of this state is subject to the title provisions of this part except:
    • (a) vessels that have valid marine documents issued by the United States Coast Guard;
    • (b) canoes;
    • (c) inflatable vessels powered by an outboard motor with a manufacturer's listed horsepower of 25 or less;
    • (d) outboard motors with a manufacturer's listed horsepower of 25 or less;
    • (e) vessels and outboard motors owned and operated by nonresidents of the state;
    • (f) vessels or outboard motors owned and operated by the federal government; or
    • (g) vessels exempt from registration under Section 73-18-9.
  • (2) The division may not provide a title on vessels and outboard motors identified by the manufacturer as a 1984 year model or older.




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