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SC Code § 50-23-275 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors|Section 50-23-275. Watercraft not previously titled.

 A watercraft not previously required to be titled for which a title is required by this chapter must be titled at the time of renewal of the registration of the watercraft or transfer of the watercraft whichever occurs first. An owner of such a watercraft must secure a title for the watercraft within three years from the effective date of this section.  HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 190, Section 17; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1270.
SC Code § 50-23-280 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors|Section 50-23-280. Penalties.

 (A) Unless otherwise specified, a person violating this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than twenty-five nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both.  (B) A dealer violating this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than twenty-five dollars for the first offense, and not less than one hundred dollars for a second offense within two years. For the second and subsequent offenses, the dealer's permit must be suspended for ninety days. Any demonstration numbers must be surrendered to the department. A dealer who submits a fraudulent document or payment to the department must be suspended for ninety days.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-295.127; 1971 (57) 915; 1989 Act No. 190, Section 18; 1993 Act No. 128, Section 16; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1270; 2008 Act No. 344, Section 22, eff six months after approval (approved June 11, 2008).  Effect of amendment  The 2008 amendment rewrote this section.
SC Code § 50-23-290 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors|Section 50-23-290. Obtaining clear title to watercraft or outboard motor without proper proof of ownership.

 Any person coming into possession of a watercraft or outboard motor without proper proof of ownership must apply to the department for a title using the form prescribed by the department. The application must be supported by an affidavit setting forth the circumstances under which the watercraft or outboard motor was acquired. The applicant must attempt to notify the last known titled or registered owner and any lienholder of record by certified mail of the application. The applicant must provide the department with proof of mailing.  The applicant must publish an advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in the county of residence of the last known owner of record for three successive issues. If there is no prior owner of record, the advertisement must be published in the county where acquired. The advertisement must be as prescribed by the department in the application. Proof of advertising must be submitted to the department.  Thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim of interest or ownership is made and the item has not been reported stolen, the department shall issue a clear title. If the item is reported stolen, the department shall dispose of the item according to law.  If there is a claim of interest adverse to the applicant, the department shall not issue a title until the issue is resolved. The parties may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for resolution.  HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 190, Section 19; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1270; 2008 Act No. 344, Section 23, eff six months after approval (approved June 11, 2008).  Effect of Amendment  The 2008 amendment rewrote this section which previously provided for issuance of a conditional title.
SC Code § 50-23-310 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors|Section 50-23-310. Numbering of vessels.

 Every vessel using the waters of this State shall be numbered except those exempt by Section 50-23-320. No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of any such vessel on such waters unless the vessel is numbered in accordance with this chapter or in accordance with applicable Federal law or in accordance with a Federally-approved numbering system of another state and unless  (1) The certificate of number issued to such a vessel is on board and in full force and effect.  (2) The identifying number set forth in the certificate of number is displayed on each side of the forward half of the vessel.  (3) The decals issued by the department are attached to each side of the bow of the boat within six inches following the identifying number. Such decals, when a certificate of number is issued or renewed, shall be deemed a part of the registration number.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-295.21; 1955 (49) 299; 1959 (51) 409; 1961 (52) 588; 1972 (57) 2431, 2791; 1979 Act No. 104, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1269.  Editor's Note  1999 Act No. 124, Section 2.T, provided for the transfer of the sections from Article 3, Chapter 21 where this section was numbered Section 50-21-310.
SC Code § 50-23-320 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors|Section 50-23-320. Exceptions.

 (A) A vessel is not required to be numbered under this chapter if it is:  (1) covered by a certificate of number in effect which has been issued to it pursuant to federal law;  (2) a federally approved numbering system of another state. However, this vessel must not be held or used in this State for more than sixty consecutive days;  (3) from a country other than the United States and temporarily using the waters of this State;  (4) a vessel whose owner is the United States except recreational-type vessels;  (5) a vessel whose owner is the United States, a state, or political subdivision to a state used for governmental purposes and which is clearly identifiable as such;  (6) a vessel's lifeboat if the boat is used solely for lifesaving purposes;  (7) a vessel's tender;  (8) boats designed, constructed, and used for racing;  (9) a vessel belonging to a class of boats which has been exempted from numbering by the department after the department has found that the federal government has exempted the vessel or class of vessels from their numbering provisions or as otherwise permitted by the federal government;  (10) documented by the United States Coast Guard or a federal agency successor to it;  (11) used under authority of a valid temporary certificate of number issued by the department or its agent; or  (12) a sailboat or paddle boat when no propulsion machinery of any description is installed in or attached to the boat.  (B) Nothing in this chapter prohibits the numbering of an undocumented vessel upon request by the owner even though the vessel is exempt from the numbering requirements of this chapter.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-295.22; 1955 (49) 299; 1959 (51) 409; 1961 (52) 588; 1972 (57) 2791; 1993 Act No. 128, Section 5; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1269; 1999 Act No. 124, Section 2.N, T; 2008 Act No. 344, Section 24, eff six months after approval (approved June 11, 2008).  Editor's Note  1999 Act No. 124, Section 2.T, provided for the transfer of the sections from Article 3, Chapter 21 where this section was numbered Section 50-21-320.  Effect of Amendment  The 2008 amendment created item (2) from the last part of item (1); redesignated items (2) to (5) as items (3) to (6); added items (7) and (8); and redesignated items (7) to (9) as items (10) to (12).
SC Code § 50-23-330 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors|Section 50-23-330. Conformity to United States Government numbering system.

 In the event that an agency of the United States Government shall have in force an overall system of identification (numbering) for vessels within the United States, the numbering system employed pursuant to this chapter by the department shall be in conformity therewith.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-295.23; 1955 (49) 299; 1959 (51) 409; 1972 (57) 2791; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1269.  Editor's Note  1999 Act No. 124, Section 2.T, provided for the transfer of the sections from Article 3, Chapter 21 where this section was numbered Section 50-21-330.
SC Code § 50-23-340 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors|Section 50-23-340. Application for and issuance of number and certificate; fee.

 The owner of each motorboat requiring numbering by this chapter shall file an application for a number with the department on forms approved by it. The application shall be signed by the owner of the motorboat and shall be accompanied by a fee of ten dollars. Upon receipt of the application in approved form, the department shall enter the same upon the records of its office and issue to the applicant a certificate of number stating the number awarded to the motorboat and the name and address of the owner. The certificate of number shall be pocket size.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-295.24; 1955 (49) 299; 1960 (51) 1705; 1981 Act No. 94, Section 14; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1269; 1999 Act No. 100, Part II, Section 64.B; 2018 Act No. 223 (H.4715), Section 3, eff January 1, 2020.  Editor's Note  1999 Act No. 124, Section 2.T, provided for the transfer of the sections from Article 3, Chapter 21, where this section was numbered Section 5021340.  Effect of Amendment  2018 Act No. 223, Section 3, in the second sentence, substituted "ten dollars" for "thirty dollars".
SC Code § 50-23-345 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors|Section 50-23-345. Temporary certificate of number.

 (A) A transferee shall utilize the temporary certificate of number on the department's application form as a temporary certificate of number to permit the use of watercraft while applications for certificates of number are processed. Temporary certificates of number apply to new and previously owned watercraft. A temporary certificate is valid for not more than sixty days from the date of purchase. No temporary certificate of number may be issued for a boat, boat motor, or watercraft until the ad valorem tax is paid for the year for which the registration is to be issued.  (B) When using a recently purchased watercraft under authority of a temporary certificate of number, the operator shall carry a copy of the bill of sale on board along with the temporary certificate of number.  (C) A temporary certificate of number must not be issued for a watercraft not having a hull or manufacturer's identification number.  (D) Duplicate or updated temporary certificates of number or updated bills of sale are prohibited.  (E) The number assigned to a temporary certificate of number must not be displayed on the watercraft.  (F) A transferee may operate a newly acquired outboard motor for sixty days while application for title is pending provided the bill of sale is in possession while operating the motor.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 128, Section 1; 2008 Act No. 344, Section 25, eff six months after approval (approved June 11, 2008); 2018 Act No. 223 (H.4715), Section 4, eff January 1, 2020.  Editor's Note  1999 Act No. 124, Section 2T, provided for the transfer of this section from Chapter 21 where it was numbered Section 50-21-340.  Effect of Amendment  The 2008 amendment rewrote subsection (A); in subsection (B), substituted "along with the temporary certificate of number" for "as temporary proof of ownership"; in subsection (C), added "or manufacturer's"; and added subsection (F) pertaining to operation while title application is pending.  2018 Act No. 223, Section 4, in (A), added the fourth sentence, providing a certificate of number may not be issued until ad valorem taxes are paid for the year in which the certificate is issued.
SC Code § 50-23-350 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors|Section 50-23-350. Issuance of certificates of number by agents.

 The department may issue any certificate of number directly or may authorize any person to act as agent for the issuing thereof. In the event that a person accepts such authorization, he may be allotted a block of numbers and certificates therefor which upon assignment and issue in conformity with this chapter and with any rules and regulations of the department adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be valid as if assigned and issued directly by the department.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-295.25; 1955 (49) 299; 1959 (51) 409; 1972 (57) 2791; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1269.  Editor's Note  1999 Act No. 124, Section 2T, provided for the transfer of the sections from Article 3, Chapter 21 where this section was numbered Section 5-21-350.
SC Code § 50-23-360 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors|Section 50-23-360. Display of number.

 The owner shall paint on or attach to each side of the forward half of the vessel the identification number in such a manner as may be prescribed by rules and regulations of the department; in order that it may be clearly visible the number shall be maintained in legible condition. No number other than the number validly assigned to a vessel shall be painted, attached or otherwise displayed on each side of the forward half of such vessel. Only one valid number may be displayed at any time.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-295.26; 1955 (49) 299; 1959 (51) 409; 1960 (51) 1705; 1972 (57) 2791; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1269.  Editor's Note  1999 Act No. 124, Section 2T, provided for the transfer of the sections from Article 3, Chapter 21 where this section was numbered Section 5-21-360.
SC Code § 50-23-375 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors|Section 50-23-375. Display of number or decal on watercraft or outboard motor other than that for which it was issued.

 It is unlawful to display a registration number or a validation decal or an outboard motor title decal or sailboat title decal on any watercraft or outboard motor except on the watercraft or outboard motor for which it was issued.  HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 344, Section 27, eff six months after approval (approved June 11, 2008).
SC Code § 50-23-380 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors|Section 50-23-380. Transfer of registration upon change of ownership; fee.

 (A) Upon the transfer of ownership of a watercraft, the purchaser shall file an application for transfer of a registration at a cost of six dollars. The application for transfer must be made by the purchaser within thirty days from date of purchase. The purchaser may operate the watercraft for not more than sixty days on a temporary certificate of number.  (B) The provisions of this section for the transfer charge do not apply to watercraft owned by volunteer rescue squads used exclusively for the purposes of the squads.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-295.28; 1955 (49) 299; 1961 (52) 588; 1972 (57) 2791; 1979 Act No. 66, Section 1; 1981 Act No. 94, Section 15; 1984 Act No. 512, Part II, Section 54A; 1993 Act No. 128, Section 7; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1269; 1999 Act No. 100, Part II, Section 64.D; 2008 Act No. 344, Section 28, eff six months after approval (approved June 11, 2008).  Editor's Note  1993 Act No. 181, Section 1614 provides as follows:  "Notwithstanding any permanent or temporary provision of law, any enactment, or portion thereof, of the General Assembly in 1993 in conflict with any provision of this act shall be suspended as to its force and effect until March 1, 1994. Where there is no conflict the provisions of any other enactments shall supersede the provisions of this act. For the purposes of this section, "conflict" shall not include:  "(1) where provisions of the Code of Laws of 1976, as amended, are repeated herein so as to incorporate only changes in the names of agencies, divisions or departments, except so far as such change in name conflicts with another enactment or a portion of another enactment, or.  "(2) where provisions of the Code of Laws of 1976, as amended, are repeated herein so as to incorporate only changes in the governance or structure of an agency, division or department except so far as such governance or structure is in conflict with another enactment or some portion of another enactment."  1999 Act No. 124, Section 2T, provided for the transfer of the sections from Article 3, Chapter 21 where this section was numbered Section 50-21-380.  Effect of Amendment  The 2008 amendment, is subsection (A), in the first sentence deleted "card" following "registration".
SC Code § 50-23-385 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors|Section 50-23-385. Houseboats with waste-holding tanks; indefinite mooring; waste pump-out.

 Houseboats used for habitation may be indefinitely moored at a private dock as long as the houseboat has a waste-holding tank. Waste pump-out must be done at an approved pump-out facility. A person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars or imprisonment for thirty days, or both.  HISTORY: 1999 Act No. 114, Section 2.  Editor's Note  1999 Act No. 124, Section 2T, provided for the transfer of the sections from Article 3, Chapter 21 where this section was numbered Section 50-21-385.
SC Code § 50-23-400 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors|Section 50-23-400. Notice of change of address.

 Any holder of a certificate of number shall notify the department in writing within thirty days if his address no longer conforms to the address appearing on the certificate and, as part of the notification, shall furnish the department with his new address.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-295.30; 1955 (49) 299; 1959 (51) 409; 1972 (57) 2791; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1269; 2008 Act No. 344, Section 29, eff six months after approval (approved June 11, 2008).  Editor's Note  1999 Act No. 124, Section 2T, provided for the transfer of the sections from Article 3, Chapter 21 where this section was numbered as Section 50-21-400.  Effect of Amendment  The 2008 amendment substituted "thirty days" for "fifteen days" and made nonsubstantive language changes.
SC Code § 50-23-420 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors|Section 50-23-420. Display of hull identification number.

 No vessel constructed after November 1, 1972, shall be offered for sale in this State unless the hull identification number is permanently displayed and affixed in accordance with United States Coast Guard rules and regulations.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-295.9; 1955 (49) 299; 1961 (52) 588; 1972 (57) 2791; 1973 (58) 648; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1269.  Editor's Note  1999 Act No. 124, Section 2T, provided for the transfer of the sections from Article 3, Chapter 21 where this section was numbered 50-21-420.
SC Code § 50-23-425 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 23 - Watercraft And Outboard Motors|Section 50-23-425. Denial of renewal of registration; proof of payment of property taxes on watercraft.

 A registration of watercraft may not be renewed pursuant to this chapter if the department has notice that property taxes are owed on the watercraft. If renewal of registration has been denied pursuant to this section, a tax receipt from the person officially charged with the collection of ad valorem taxes in the county of residence must be accepted as proof that the taxes have been paid.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 383, Section 1.  Editor's Note  1999 Act No. 124, Section 2T, provided for the transfer of the sections from Article 3, Chapter 21 where this section was numbered as Section 50-21-425.
SC Code § 50-25-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 25 - Boating And Surfing At Particular Localities|Section 50-25-10. Operation of motorboats.

 Except on and during legal holidays, the operation and driving of motorboats upon the waters of Bath Lake in Aiken County by any method or means whereby disturbing, excessive and useless noises are produced by such operation is declared a public nuisance and is hereby forbidden. Any person who shall violate the provisions hereof shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars and not more than fifty dollars or imprisonment for a period not exceeding thirty days. All fines imposed and collected under the provisions hereof shall be paid to the treasurer of Aiken County and by him credited to the school funds of the school district in which Bath Lake is situated.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-321; 1952 Code Section 70-321; 1942 Code Section 3937; 1933 (38) 94; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1271.
SC Code § 50-25-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 25 - Boating And Surfing At Particular Localities|Section 50-25-110. Operation of motorboats on portion of Brighton Beach in Beaufort County.

 It is unlawful for any person to operate any boat propelled at the time by an inboard or outboard motor at Brighton Beach on May River in Beaufort County, between the low and high tide water marks and between the docks of J. E. Smith on the east and the docks of C. Ray Carter on the west. It is declared that the operation of such craft in the area referred to constitutes an undue hazard to persons using the area on this beach for bathing and swimming. The supervisor of Beaufort County shall place at each end of this area an appropriate sign designating it as a bathing area only. It is made the special duty of the sheriff of Beaufort County and his deputies to see that the provisions of this section are observed and enforced. Any violation of the provisions of this section is declared to be a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, the offender shall be fined not exceeding one hundred dollars or be imprisoned for a term not exceeding thirty days.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-331; 1953 (48) 36; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1271.
SC Code § 50-25-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 25 - Boating And Surfing At Particular Localities|Section 50-25-120. Operation of motorboats at Bailey's Beach in Beaufort County.

 It is unlawful for any person to operate a boat propelled at the time by an inboard or outboard motor between the low and high tide water marks and within two hundred feet east or west of a dock owned by George Bailey at Bailey's Beach on the north side of the Colleton River in Beaufort County. It is declared that the operation of such craft in the area referred to constitutes an undue hazard to persons using the area on this beach for bathing and swimming. Any violation of the provisions of this section is declared to be a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, the offender shall be fined not exceeding one hundred dollars or be imprisoned for a term not exceeding thirty days.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-332; 1954 (48) 1940; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1271.