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Code · CFR · Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters · Part 174 · § 174.16

§ 174.16. Verification of hull identification numbers (HINs).

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(a)As used in this section, "action" means an action by an issuing authority listed in 33 CFR part 173, appendix A, to issue, renew, or update the ownership information for a certificate of number under this part but does not include the issuance of a temporary certificate under 33 CFR 174.21.
(b)As of January 1, 2017, before taking any action relating to a vessel imported or manufactured on or after November 1, 1972, the issuing authority must determine whether the vessel has a primary HIN meeting the requirements of 33 CFR part 181, subpart C.
(c)If, pursuant to paragraph
(b)of this section, the issuing authority determines that the vessel does not have a primary HIN meeting the requirements of 33 CFR part 181, subpart C, then before taking any action the issuing authority must---
(1)Assign such a primary HIN to the vessel; and
(2)Verify that the owner of the vessel has permanently affixed the assigned primary HIN to the vessel in compliance with 33 CFR part 181, subpart C. \[USCG-2003-14963, 77 FR 18701, Mar. 28, 2012\]
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