Section 29.1-710 - Exemption from numbering requirementsA motorboat shall not be required to be numbered under this chapter if it is:
1. A motorboat which has been awarded a number pursuant to federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state if the boat has been within the Commonwealth for less than ninety consecutive days.2. A motorboat from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of the Commonwealth.3. A motorboat which is used in a governmental function by the United States, a state or a subdivision of the state.5. A vessel which has a valid marine document issued by the Bureau of Customs of the United States government or any federal agency successor thereto.6. A racing boat used during an authorized race and during a twenty-four-hour period before and after the race.7. A motorboat belonging to a class of vessels which has been exempted from numbering by a regulation adopted by the Board after the Board has found that applicable federal law or federal regulation has exempted, or permitted the exemption of, such class of vessels.8. A motorboat for which (i) a valid temporary registration certificate has been issued by the Department or an authorized agent of the Department, and (ii) an application has been made for a permanent registration and title (if applicable).1960, c. 500, § 62-174.7; 1962, c. 626; 1964, c. 654; 1968, c. 659, § 62.1-173; 1972, c. 412; 1987, c. 488; 1995, c. 241.Amended by Acts 1995, § c. 241.Amended by Acts 1987, § c. 488.Amended by Acts 1972, § c. 412.Amended by Acts 1968, § c. 659, § 62.1-173.Amended by Acts 1964, § c. 654.Amended by Acts 1962, § c. 626.Amended by Acts 1960, § c. 500, § 62-174.7.