§ 41-1a-505. Exceptions to title requirements for vessels and outboard motors.

(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.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 1, 1992 General Session