Display of Identification Numbers

PURPOSE: The Missouri State Highway Patrol shall establish a uniform manner of displaying identification numbers for motorboats and vessels as prescribed in section 306.030, RSMo. (1) The identification number awarded to a boat or vessel is to be painted on or attached to each side of the forward half of the vessel in a position to provide clear legibility, that is, dark numbers on a light background or light numbers on a dark background providing a sharp contrast in color. (2) The identification numbers shall read from left to right and shall be in block characters of good proportions not less than three inches (3") in height. The numbers are to be divided into parts with the letters, prefix and suffix, separated from the numbers by twoinch (2") spaces. A hyphen may be placed within the two-inch (2") space. (3) No number other than the identification number awarded to a boat or vessel or granted reciprocity may be painted, attached, or otherwise displayed on either side of the bow of the boat or vessel. AUTHORITY: section 306.030, RSMo 2016.* This rule originally filed as 11 CSR 80-4.010. Original rule filed May 22, 1975, effective June 1, 1975. Amended: Filed March 25, 1980, effective July 11, 1980. Amended: Filed Dec. 16, 1999, effective July 30, 2000. Moved to 11 CSR 50-7.010 and amended: Filed Feb. 7, 2019, effective Aug. 30, 2019. *Original authority: 306.030, RSMo 1959, amended 1969, 1975, 1985, 1995.