(A) The department may issue temporary certificates of number to permit the use of watercraft while applications for certificates of number are processed. Temporary certificates apply to new watercraft not previously owned or transfers of watercraft with valid certificates of number. A temporary certificate is valid for not more than sixty days from the date of purchase of the watercraft. A temporary certificate is invalid when the certificate of number is 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 as temporary proof of ownership.
(C) A temporary certificate of number must not be issued for a watercraft without a hull 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.