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title: "46 U.S.C. § 12308"
description: "Providing vessel numbering and registration information"
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# 46 U.S.C. § 12308 - Providing vessel numbering and registration information
## Text
A person may request from an authority issuing a number under this chapter the numbering and registration information of a vessel that is retrievable from vessel numbering system records of the issuing authority. When the issuing authority is satisfied that the request is reasonable and related to a boating safety purpose, the information shall be provided on paying the cost of retrieving and providing the information requested.
(Pub. L. 9889, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 592.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 1230846:1473 Section 12308 requires the number issuing authority to supply for a fee, numbering and registration information to any person, upon request, if the request is reasonable and related to boating safety.