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CA Veh Code § 9853.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9853.5.

9853.5.  Upon request, the department shall issue for any power-driven pleasure craft which is constructed of wood and which was constructed prior to December 31, 1942, a special plaque which identifies the craft as a vessel of historical interest. The provisions of this section shall apply to documented as well as undocumented vessels. The size, shape, and content of such plaque and its positioning on the vessel shall be determined by the department after consultation with the Department of Boating and Waterways; provided, that such plaque shall be of a durable material and shall be no smaller than six inches in height and six inches in width. A reasonable fee, as determined by the department, sufficient to support the administration of such program, shall be charged for issuance of the plaque. The plaque shall be valid for the life of the vessel.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 577, Sec. 1.)
CA Veh Code § 9853.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9853.6.

9853.6.  (a) (1) Beginning July 1, 2008, the fee described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 9853 shall be increased by ten dollars ($10).(2) Five dollars ($5) of the increase shall be deposited into the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Fund created by Section 44273 of the Health and Safety Code and five dollars ($5) shall be deposited into the Air Quality Improvement Fund created by Section 44274.5 of the Health and Safety Code.(b) (1) Beginning July 1, 2008, the fee described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 9853 shall be increased by twenty dollars ($20).(2) Ten dollars ($10) of the increase shall be deposited into the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Fund created by Section 44273 of the Health and Safety Code and ten dollars ($10) shall be deposited into the Air Quality Improvement Fund created by Section 44274.5 of the Health and Safety Code.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2024, deletes or extends that date.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 401, Sec. 39. (AB 8) Effective September 28, 2013. Repealed as of January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)
CA Veh Code § 9853.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9853.8.

9853.8.  (a) This section applies only to a sterndrive or inboard vessel that contains a spark-ignition marine engine below 373 kW (500 hp) rated power output that was manufactured on or after January 1, 2008, or contains a spark-ignition marine engine with any rated power output that was manufactured on or after January 1, 2009.(b) It is an infraction, punishable by a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250), for a person to operate an undocumented vessel, requiring numbering by the state, that is not currently numbered by the state, and that does not comply with the emissions standards required by Section 2442 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations.(c) As used in this section, “spark-ignition marine engine” has the same meaning as that term is defined in Section 9853.7.(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 609, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2008. Operative July 1, 2008, by Sec. 4 of Ch. 609.)
CA Veh Code § 9854 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9854.

9854.  The owner of any vessel already covered by a number in full force and effect which has been issued to it pursuant to then operative federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state shall make application within 30 days after the 90-day reciprocity period provided for in Section 9873. Such application shall be in a manner and pursuant to the procedure required for the issuance of a number under Section 9853.(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 618.)
CA Veh Code § 9855 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9855.

9855.  If the ownership of an undocumented vessel changes, the existing certificate of ownership and a new application form accompanied by a fee of fifteen dollars ($15) shall be filed with the department and a new certificate of ownership and a new certificate of number shall be issued in the same manner as provided for in the initial issuance of number and the number shall be reassigned to the new owner.(Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 951, Sec. 3. Operative July 1, 1991, by Sec. 5 of Ch. 951.)
CA Veh Code § 9856 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9856.

9856.  (a) It is not required that the department issue, or that an application be made for a new certificate of ownership or a new certificate of number, or that the fee prescribed in Section 9855 be paid on transfer of an undocumented vessel to a dealer in the course of his business as is otherwise provided in this division, if both of the following conditions are satisfied:(1) The vessel is held and operated by the dealer only for the purpose of resale in the course of his business.(2) The dealer has been issued a sales permit by the Board of Equalization covering sale of such property.(b) The certificate of ownership bearing the endorsement of the transferor to the dealer of a vessel registered pursuant to this section and the certificate of number thereof shall be retained by the dealer until a transfer of the vessel by him. During that time the certificates shall be subject to inspection by the department or other authorized agency. Upon transfer of the vessel by the dealer the certificate of ownership shall be endorsed by the dealer and transfer further accomplished as otherwise provided in this division.(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 411, Sec. 3.)
CA Veh Code § 9857 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9857.

9857.  If an agency of the United States government shall have in force an overall system of identification numbering for undocumented vessels within the United States, the numbering system employed pursuant to this chapter shall be in conformity therewith.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
CA Veh Code § 9858 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9858.

9858.  The department may issue any certificate of ownership and certificate of number or temporary certificate of number directly or the department may authorize any person to act as agent for the issuance of a certificate of number or temporary certificate of number. If a person accepts such authorization, he may be assigned a block of numbers which upon issuance, in conformity with this chapter and with any rules and regulations of the department, shall be valid as if issued directly by the department. Registration of vessels pursuant to the provisions of this code shall be conducted by the department or by any agent authorized by the department to conduct such registration.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
CA Veh Code § 9858.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9858.1.

9858.1.  Any documentary preparation charge by an authorized agent of the department shall not exceed twenty dollars ($20).(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1407, Sec. 2.)
CA Veh Code § 9858.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9858.5.

9858.5.  Any licensed yacht and ship broker acting as an authorized agent of the department may collect use tax on a vessel transfer when applicable, and transmit the use tax and the registration application and applicable fees to the department, or may submit the registration application and applicable fees to the department for collection of any use tax due.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 665, Sec. 2.)
CA Veh Code § 9859 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9859.

9859.  All money received by an agent from the sale of certificates of number or temporary certificates of number and use tax shall be kept separate and apart from any other funds of the agent, and shall at all times belong to the state.In case of an assignment for the benefit of creditors, receivership, or bankruptcy, the state shall have a preferred claim against the assignee, receiver, or trustee for all moneys owing the state for the sale of certificates as provided in this code and any use tax, and shall not be estopped from asserting such claim by reason of the commingling of funds or otherwise.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 500, Sec. 61. (AB 1059) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Veh Code § 9860 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9860.

9860.  (a) Certificates of number shall be renewed before midnight of the expiration date by presentation of the certificate of number last issued for the vessel or by presentation of a potential registration card issued by the department.(b) The fee for renewal shall be twenty dollars ($20) for each two-year period, and shall accompany the request for renewal.(c) If the certificate of number and potential registration card are unavailable, the fee specified in Section 9867 shall not be paid.(d) The department shall additionally collect a quagga and zebra mussel infestation prevention fee in an amount established by the Department of Boating and Waterways pursuant to Section 675 of the Harbors and Navigation Code.(e) The department shall provide documentation of its administrative costs pursuant to this section to the Department of Boating and Waterways.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 485, Sec. 4. (AB 2443) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Veh Code § 9861 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9861.

9861.  All certificates of number expire on December 31 of every odd-numbered year.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 473, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Veh Code § 9862 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9862.

9862.  (a) If the initial application for a number is not received by the department on or before the date set by the department, a penalty of one-half of the fee shall be assessed. If a certificate of number is not renewed on or before midnight of the expiration date, a penalty of one-half of the fee shall be assessed.(b)  If any person has received as the transferee of a vessel a properly endorsed certificate of ownership and certificate of number describing that vessel and the transfer fee has not been paid as required by this code within 30 days, a penalty of one-half of the transfer fee specified in Section 9855 shall be assessed.(Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1352, Sec. 14. Effective September 27, 1990. Applicable from July 1, 1990, pursuant to Sec. 21 of Ch. 1352.)
CA Veh Code § 9862.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9862.5.

9862.5.  In computing any penalty imposed under this chapter, a fraction of a dollar shall be disregarded unless it equals or exceeds fifty cents ($0.50), in which case it shall be treated as one dollar ($1).(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 825, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Veh Code § 9863 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9863.

9863.  (a) Except as required under subdivisions (b) and (c), and except moneys collected under Section 9875, fees received pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund and, notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, are continuously appropriated, without regard to fiscal years, for the administration of this chapter by the department. Funds in the Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund derived pursuant to this chapter in excess of the amount determined by the Director of Finance, from time to time, to be necessary for expenditure for the administration of this chapter, notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, are continuously appropriated to the Department of Boating and Waterways, without regard to fiscal years, for expenditure in accordance with Section 663.7 of the Harbors and Navigation Code.(b) Funds derived from imposition of the biennial registration fee under paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 9853, or under subdivision (b) of Section 9860, shall be distributed as follows:(1) One-half shall be continuously appropriated pursuant to subdivision (a).(2) One-half shall be allocated, upon appropriation, to the Department of Boating and Waterways for expenditure in support of programs under the department’s jurisdiction.(c) Funds derived from the imposition of the quagga and zebra mussel prevention fee under subdivision (c) of Section 9853, or under subdivision (d) of Section 9860, shall be distributed as specified in Section 676 of the Harbors and Navigation Code.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 485, Sec. 5. (AB 2443) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Veh Code § 9864 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9864.

9864.  The owner shall furnish the department notice of the wrecking or dismantling, or the destruction or abandonment of an undocumented vessel within 15 days thereof. The wrecking, dismantling, destruction or abandonment shall terminate the certificate of ownership and certificate of number of such undocumented vessel which if in existence shall be surrendered to the department.The department, upon receiving notice of the abandonment of an undocumented vessel, or upon an official determination that an undocumented vessel has been abandoned, may order the destruction of such vessel at the expiration of 30 days if an investigation by the department has disclosed that no owner, legal owner, or lienholder claims an interest in the vessel, or if those persons have waived their interest. Nothing in this section shall be construed to deny the legal rights, otherwise provided for by law, of any person claiming an interest in an abandoned vessel if that person notifies the department within the time specified therefor.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 298, Sec. 4.)
CA Veh Code § 9865 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9865.

9865.  Any holder of a certificate of number shall notify the department within 15 days, if his address no longer conforms to the address appearing on the certificate and shall, as part of such notification, furnish the department with his new address. The department may provide for the surrender of the certificate bearing the former address and its replacement with a certificate bearing the new address or for the alteration of an outstanding certificate to show the new address of the holder.(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 759.)
CA Veh Code § 9866 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9866.

9866.  No number other than the number issued to an undocumented vessel or granted reciprocity pursuant to this chapter shall be painted, attached, or otherwise displayed on either side of the bow of such undocumented vessel.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
CA Veh Code § 9867 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9867.

9867.  A fee of fifteen dollars ($15) shall be charged for a duplicate of certificate of number, certificate of ownership, or current year registration stickers.(Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 951, Sec. 4. Operative July 1, 1991, by Sec. 5 of Ch. 951.)
CA Veh Code § 9867.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9867.5.

9867.5.  Upon application for transfer of registration pursuant to Section 9917, a fee as specified in Section 9867 shall be paid to the department in addition to the regular transfer fee.(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 497.)
CA Veh Code § 9868 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9868.

9868.  Fees received pursuant to this chapter are appropriated for payment of refunds of money received or collected in the payment of fees, permits, or services whenever the fee, permit or service cannot lawfully be issued or rendered to the applicant, and in cases where the payment in whole or in part represents overpayment or payment in duplicate.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
CA Veh Code § 9869 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9869.

9869.  The department shall transmit information from each initial application and each transfer application or renewal application to the county assessor in the county of residence of the owner of the vessel and to the county assessor in the county in which the vessel is principally kept if other than the county of residence of the owner, if such other county is known to the department. If an application shows that the owner of the vessel has changed his residence from one county to another county or shows that there has been a change in the county in which the vessel is principally kept, the department shall transmit information of the change to the assessor of the county in which the owner of the vessel formerly resided or to the assessor of the county in which the vessel formerly was principally kept. After the department receives a notice pursuant to Section 9864, the department shall transmit information of the destruction or abandonment to the assessor of the county in which the owner of the vessel resides and to the assessor of the county in which the vessel is or was principally kept, if other than the county of residence of the owner, if such other county was known to the department.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
CA Veh Code § 9870 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9870.

9870.  A nonprofit public benefit corporation governed by the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law (Part 2 (commencing with Section 5110) of Division 2 of Title 1 of the Corporations Code), which purposes relate to promoting the ability of boys and girls to do things for themselves, to train them in scoutcraft and camping, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues, shall not be required to pay the fees provided for in Sections 9853, 9855, and 9860.(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 411, Sec. 6.)
CA Veh Code § 9871 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9871.

9871.  Upon application for original registration or transfer of registration of an undocumented vessel, the department may assign an appropriate hull identification number to such vessel whenever there is no hull identification number thereon, or when a hull identification number thereon has been destroyed or obliterated; and such hull identification number shall be permanently marked in an integral part of the hull which is accessible for inspection.(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 617, Sec. 2.)
CA Veh Code § 9871.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9871.5.

9871.5.  Upon application for renewal of registration of an undocumented vessel, the applicant is required to furnish the hull identification number if the records of the department do not contain such number. If the vessel does not have a hull number, the department may assign an appropriate hull identification number.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 617, Sec. 3.)
CA Veh Code § 9872 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9872.

9872.  No person shall intentionally deface, destroy, or alter the hull identification number of a vessel required to be numbered under this chapter without written authorization from the department; nor shall any person place or stamp any serial or other number or mark upon an undocumented vessel which might interfere with identification of the hull identification number. This does not prohibit the restoration by an owner of an original number or mark when the restoration is authorized by the department, nor prevent any manufacturer from placing, in the ordinary course of business, numbers or marks upon new vessels or new parts thereof.(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 617, Sec. 4.)
CA Veh Code § 9872.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9872.5.

9872.5.  No certificate of ownership shall be issued under this chapter for any “amphibious vehicle” for which a certificate of ownership may be issued by the department under other provisions of this code.For the purposes of this section, an “amphibious vehicle” is a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn, both upon water and upon a highway on land.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1439.)
CA Veh Code § 9873 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS|CHAPTER 2 - Registration|Section 9873.

9873.  An undocumented vessel shall not be required to be numbered under this chapter if it is:(a) Already covered by a number in full force and effect which has been issued to it pursuant to federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state; provided, that such undocumented vessel shall be subject to the numbering requirements of this chapter if it has changed its state of principal use and has been within this state for a period in excess of 90 consecutive days.(b) A vessel from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state.(c) A public vessel of the United States, another state or subdivision thereof or municipality of such other state.(d) A ship’s lifeboat.(e) Any vessel belonging to a class of boats which has been exempted from numbering by the department after the department has found that the numbering of vessels of such class will not materially aid in their identification; and, if any agency of the federal government has a numbering system applicable to the class of vessels to which the vessel in question belongs, after the department has further found that the vessel would also be exempt from numbering if it were subject to the federal law. An undocumented vessel propelled solely by oars or paddles and an undocumented vessel eight feet or less propelled solely by sail are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 759.)