PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the procedures for issuance of watercraft identification plates.

1. (1) Every watercraft sold in this state after January 1, 1970, must have die stamped on or within three feet (3') of the transom or stern a factory number or serial number. If the watercraft does not have a factory or serial number, the owner must make application to the Department of Revenue for the issuance of a new or replacement identification number plate to be affixed to the watercraft. Upon application, the Department of Revenue may authorize the issuance of one
2. (1) metal identification plate which will serve as the identification number of the watercraft.
3. (2) Before the issuance of any metal identification plate, a physical inspection of the watercraft shall be made by an officer of a law enforcement agency approved by the Department of Revenue for that purpose. The physical inspection of the watercraft will determine either the true and complete identification number for the watercraft or that no identification number exists. The inspecting officer shall certify the physical inspection on the Boat/Outboard Motor Certification provided by the department.
4. (3) If the physical inspection of the watercraft discloses that the watercraft is homemade, the assigned identification number will begin with the prefix MOZ followed by the last two 12 CSR 10-23
5. (2) numeric digits of the calendar year the watercraft was constructed, a three (3) numeric digit control number and four (4) numeric digits which will identify the month and year of issuance.
6. (4) If the physical inspection of the watercraft discloses the true and complete identification number, the assigned identification number will contain the same identification number as placed on the watercraft by the manufacturer of the watercraft.
7. (5) If the physical inspection of the watercraft discloses that the watercraft is manufactured and the true and complete identification number cannot be determined, the assigned identification number will begin with the prefix MOM followed by the last two (2) numeric digits of the calendar year the watercraft was manufactured, a three (3) numeric digit control number and four (4) numeric digits which will identify the month and year of issuance.
8. (6) After the identification plate is issued, the watercraft owner will affix the identification plate on or within three feet (3') of the transom or stern of the watercraft.
9. (7) The fee for the identification plate will be seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) per identification plate.

AUTHORITY: section 306.030, RSMo 1986.* Emergency rule filed March 17, 1986, effective March 27, 1986, expired July 25, 1986. Original rule filed March 17, 1986, effective June 28, 1986.

*Original authority: 306.030, RSMo 1959, amended 1969, 1975, 1985.