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Vessels- Initial Registration And Titling

Unless a vessel is exempt from titling, it must be titled at the same time it is registered. Both of these actions can be accomplished for vessels being initially registered/titled by completing Form HSMV 82040.

Along with the completed form, a Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin or its equivalent must be submitted together with a registration fee based on the fee schedule. A $5.25 titling fee should also be provided with an additional fee of $1 to record each existing lien. There is an additional titling fee of $4 required for each initial certificate of title issued for a vessel previously registered outside of this state.  Proof of ownership on a used boat from a non-title state is the vessel registration.

If the sales tax on the total purchase price of the vessel has not been previously paid, the vessel owner must pay the tax along with the fees listed above. If the sales tax has already been paid, the vessel owner should furnish the county tax collector with a valid receipt indicating where the sales tax was paid and that it was paid in an amount equal to or greater than the applicable sales tax.

The registration certificate must be on board the vessel when in operation. The purchaser of a new or used vessel has 30 days to apply for registration and title. During this 30-day grace period, the owner is required to have aboard his vessel proof of date of purchase. Operation of an unregistered vessel after 30 days is a second-degree misdemeanor.

A vessel that is registered in another state may be used in Florida for no more than 90 days . An out-of-state vessel owner who does not plan to become a permanent Florida resident but plans to operate a currently registered vessel in Florida waters for more than 90 days must obtain a temporary registration.

To title and register a boat in the applicant’s name, please bring the following items to the Tax Collector’s office:

• For new boats:
  • A “manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin” completed by the selling dealer and bill of sale or dealer invoice listing the purchase price, sales tax, and trade-in allowance. Please note, additional sales tax may be due.
• For used boats:
  • The title must be properly completed for transfer by the seller.
• Documented Vessels:
  • In addition to the items stated above, a valid Certificate of Documentation must be provided when titling and registering your documented vessel. Additionally, you will need to bring your updated document (or a copy of it) each year when renewing. If renewing by mail, a copy of the certificate can be mailed in with your renewal notice.

Note: Every person applying for ownership on a new or used vessel must sign the title or the Application For Certificate of Title or be present in our office to sign the application and provide personal identification.

Registering an Out-of-State Vessel

Several states do not require boats to be titled, but they are registered. If you purchased a vessel from a non-title state, then the proof of ownership needed to obtain a Florida title will the the vessel registration and bill of sale from the person listed on the registration. 

If a title is available, the seller will need to sign the "transfer of title by seller" section on the title. The title can then be brought to our office for it to be transferred to the new owner's name. All registered owners must be in the office with identification unless a Power of Attorney is provided. 

If the hull ID number is less or more than 12 digits, a pencil tracing of the hull number is required for verification along with the title and/or registration unless the vessel was manufactured in 1972 or earlier. 

 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Sales tax must be paid unless the transaction is exempt.
• Title application fees range from $8.25 to $14.25 depending on the type of transaction.
• Registrations are renewed annually. Boat registrations expire annually at midnight of the owner’s birthday. If more than one owner is on the title, it is based on the birthday of the 1st owner listed on the registration. For company owned boats, the expiration date is June 30th.

REGISTERING HOME BUILT VESSELS

If you have built a vessel under 16 feet in length, a Vessel Statement of Builder and a Title Application will need to be completed. If the vessel is 16 feet in length or greater, it will need to be inspected by the Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC).  If the individual taking title is not the person who built it then they will also need a Bill of Sale from the individual they had build it.

Contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife for inspection:

Northwest RegionGeorge Warthen, Regional Director3911 Hwy. 2321Panama City, FL 32409-1658

850-265-3676

VESSELS: TITLE CERTIFICATES; LIENS; REGISTRATION

VESSELS; TITLE CERTIFICATES; LIENS

VESSEL REGISTRATION

VESSELS; TITLE CERTIFICATES; LIENS

328.01 Application for certificate of title.

328.015 Duties and operation of the department.

328.02 Law governing vessel covered by certificate of title.

328.03 Certificate of title required.

328.04 Content of certificate of title.

328.05 Crimes relating to certificates of title to, or other indicia of ownership of, vessels; penalties.

328.055 Maintenance of and access to files.

328.06 Action required on creation of certificate of title.

328.065 Effect of possession of certificate of title; judicial process.

328.07 Hull identification number required.

328.09 Refusal to issue and authority to cancel a certificate of title or registration.

328.101 Effect of missing or incorrect information.

328.11 Duplicate certificate of title.

328.12 Perfection of security interest.

328.125 Termination statement.

328.13 Manufacturer’s statement of origin to be furnished.

328.14 Rights of purchaser other than secured party.

328.145 Rights of secured party.

328.15 Notice of lien on vessel; recording.

328.16 Issuance in duplicate; delivery; liens and encumbrances.

328.165 Cancellation of certificates.

328.17 Nonjudicial sale of vessels.

328.18 Power to conduct investigations.

328.195 Legislative intent.

328.20 Disposition of fees.

328.21 Transfer without delivery of certificate; operation or use without certificate; failure to surrender; other violations.

328.215 Application for transfer of ownership or termination of security interest without certificate of title.

328.22 Transfer of ownership.

328.23 Transfer of ownership by secured party’s transfer statement.

328.24 Transfer by operation of law.

328.25 Supplemental principles of law and equity.

328.30 Transactions by electronic or telephonic means.

328.37 Validity of rights, duties, and interests flowing from law prior to ch. 2019-76.

1328.001 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Uniform Certificate of Title for Vessels Act.”

History.—s. 1, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.0015 Definitions.—

History.—s. 2, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.01 Application for certificate of title.—

History.—s. 4, ch. 67-586; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 11, ch. 74-327; s. 4, ch. 80-266; s. 12, ch. 81-100; s. 11, ch. 84-184; s. 12, ch. 85-81; s. 159, ch. 94-356; s. 956, ch. 95-148; s. 57, ch. 95-333; s. 61, ch. 96-413; s. 37, ch. 99-245; s. 58, ch. 99-248; s. 70, ch. 2013-160; s. 6, ch. 2019-66; s. 3, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Section 3, ch. 2019-76, amended s. 328.01, effective July 1, 2023. As amended by s. 6, ch. 2019-66, and s. 3, ch. 2019-76, effective July 1, 2023, s. 328.01 will read:

328.01 Application for certificate of title.—

(1) The owner of a vessel which is required to be titled shall apply to the county tax collector for a certificate of title. Except as otherwise provided in ss. 328.045, 328.11, 328.12, 328.215, 328.23, and 328.24, only an owner may apply for a certificate of title.

(2) An application for a certificate of title must be signed by the applicant and contain:

(a) The applicant’s name, the street address of the applicant’s principal residence, and, if different, the applicant’s mailing address;

(b) The name and mailing address of each other owner of the vessel;

(c) The hull identification number for the vessel or, if none, an application for the issuance of a hull identification number for the vessel;

(d) The vessel number for the vessel or, if none issued by the department, an application for a vessel number;

(e) A description of the vessel as required by the department, which must include:

1. The official number for the vessel, if any, assigned by the United States Coast Guard;

2. The name of the manufacturer, builder, or maker;

3. The model year or the year in which the manufacture or build of the vessel was completed;

4. The overall length of the vessel;

5. The vessel type;

6. The hull material;

7. The propulsion type;

8. The engine drive type, if any; and

9. The fuel type, if any;

(f) An indication of all security interests in the vessel known to the applicant and the name and mailing address of each secured party;

(g) A statement that the vessel is not a documented vessel or a foreign-documented vessel;

(h) Any title brand known to the applicant and, if known, the jurisdiction under whose law the title brand was created;

(i) If the applicant knows that the vessel is hull damaged, a statement that the vessel is hull damaged;

(j) If the application is made in connection with a transfer of ownership, the transferor’s name, street address, and, if different, mailing address, the sales price, if any, and the date of the transfer; and

(k) If the vessel was previously registered or titled in another jurisdiction, a statement identifying each jurisdiction known to the applicant in which the vessel was registered or titled.

(3) In addition to the information required by subsection (2), an application for a certificate of title may contain an electronic communication address of the owner, transferor, or secured party.

(4) Except as otherwise provided in s. 328.11, s. 328.215, s. 328.23, or s. 328.24, an application for a certificate of title must be accompanied by:

(a) A certificate of title signed by the owner shown on the certificate and which:

1. Identifies the applicant as the owner of the vessel; or

2. Is accompanied by a record that identifies the applicant as the owner; or

(b) If there is no certificate of title:

1. If the vessel was a documented vessel, a record issued by the United States Coast Guard which shows the vessel is no longer a documented vessel and identifies the applicant as the owner;

2. If the vessel was a foreign-documented vessel, a record issued by the foreign country which shows the vessel is no longer a foreign-documented vessel and identifies the applicant as the owner; or

3. In all other cases, a certificate of origin, bill of sale, or other record that to the satisfaction of the department identifies the applicant as the owner.

(5) A record submitted in connection with an application is part of the application. The department shall maintain the record in its files.

(6) The department may require that an application for a certificate of title be accompanied by payment or evidence of payment of all fees and taxes payable by the applicant under the laws of this state other than this part in connection with the application or the acquisition or use of the vessel.

(7)(a) The application shall be signed by the owner and shall be accompanied by personal or business identification and the prescribed fee. An individual applicant must provide a valid driver license or identification card issued by this state or another state or a valid passport. A business applicant must provide a federal employer identification number, if applicable, verification that the business is authorized to conduct business in the state, or a Florida city or county business license or number.

(b) The owner of an undocumented vessel that is exempt from titling may apply to the county tax collector for a certificate of title by filing an application accompanied by the prescribed fee.

(c) In making application for transfer of title from a deceased titled owner, the new owner or surviving co-owner shall establish proof of ownership by submitting with the application the original certificate of title and the decedent’s probated last will and testament or letters of administration appointing the personal representative of the decedent. In lieu of a probated last will and testament or letters of administration, a copy of the decedent’s death certificate, a copy of the decedent’s last will and testament, and an affidavit by the decedent’s surviving spouse or heirs affirming rights of ownership may be accepted by the department. If the decedent died intestate, a court order awarding the ownership of the vessel or an affidavit by the decedent’s surviving spouse or heirs establishing or releasing all rights of ownership and a copy of the decedent’s death certificate shall be submitted to the department. If the new owner or surviving co-owner does not present a copy of the death certificate, the department or its agent may verify the necessary information through the electronic file of death records maintained by the Department of Health.

(d) An owner or co-owner who has made a bona fide sale or transfer of a vessel and has delivered possession thereof to a purchaser shall not, by reason of any of the provisions of this chapter, be considered the owner or co-owner of the vessel so as to be subject to civil liability for the operation of the vessel thereafter by another if the owner or co-owner has fulfilled either of the following requirements:

1. The owner or co-owner has delivered to the department, or has placed in the United States mail, addressed to the department, either the certificate of title, properly endorsed, or a notice in the form prescribed by the department; or

2. The owner or co-owner has made proper endorsement and delivery of the certificate of title as provided by this chapter. As used in this subparagraph, the term “proper endorsement” means:

a. The signature of one co-owner if the vessel is held in joint tenancy, signified by the vessel’s being registered in the names of two or more persons as co-owners in the alternative by the use of the word “or.” In a joint tenancy, each co-owner is considered to have granted to each of the other co-owners the absolute right to dispose of the title and interest in the vessel, and, upon the death of a co-owner, the interest of the decedent in the jointly held vessel passes to the surviving co-owner or co-owners. This sub-subparagraph is applicable even if the co-owners are husband and wife; or

b. The signatures of every co-owner or of the respective personal representatives of the co-owners if the vessel is registered in the names of two or more persons as co-owners in the conjunctive by the use of the word “and.”

The department shall adopt suitable language that must appear upon the certificate of title to effectuate the manner in which the interest in or title to the vessel is held.

(8) If the owner cannot furnish the department with all the required ownership documentation, the department may, at its discretion, issue a title conditioned on the owner’s agreement to indemnify the department and its agents and defend the title against all claims or actions arising out of such issuance.

(9)(a) An application for an initial title or a title transfer shall include payment of the applicable state sales tax or proof of payment of such tax.

(b) An application for a title transfer between individuals, which transfer is not exempt from the payment of sales tax, shall include payment of the appropriate sales tax payable on the selling price for the complete vessel rig, which includes the vessel and its motor, trailer, and accessories, if any. If the applicant submits with his or her application an itemized, properly executed bill of sale which separately describes and itemizes the prices paid for each component of the rig, only the vessel and trailer will be subject to the sales tax.

(10) The department shall prescribe and provide suitable forms for applications, certificates of title, notices of security interests, and other notices and forms necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

1328.015 Duties and operation of the department.—

History.—s. 4, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.02 Law governing vessel covered by certificate of title.—

History.—s. 5, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.03 Certificate of title required.—

History.—s. 4, ch. 67-586; ss. 24, 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 12, ch. 74-327; ss. 7, 8, ch. 79-359; s. 52, ch. 80-274; s. 13, ch. 81-100; s. 21, ch. 83-218; s. 11, ch. 84-184; s. 3, ch. 85-108; s. 7, ch. 85-324; s. 1, ch. 87-291; s. 467, ch. 95-148; s. 58, ch. 95-333; s. 62, ch. 96-413; s. 20, ch. 2009-86; s. 6, ch. 2019-76; ss. 8, 9, ch. 2022-197.

1Note.—Section 6, ch. 2019-76, amended s. 328.03, effective July 1, 2023, and s. 9, ch. 2022-197, further amended subsection (4) of that section, effective July 1, 2023, to read:

328.03 Certificate of title required.—

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (2) and (3), each vessel that is operated, used, or stored on the waters of this state must be titled by this state pursuant to this part, and the owner of a vessel for which this state is the state of principal use shall deliver to the department an application for a certificate of title for the vessel, with the applicable fee, not later than 30 days after the later of:

(a) The date of a transfer of ownership; or

(b) The date this state becomes the state of principal use.

(2) An application for a certificate of title is not required for:

(a) A documented vessel;

(b) A foreign-documented vessel;

(c) A barge;

(d) A vessel before delivery if the vessel is under construction or completed pursuant to contract;

(e) A vessel held by a dealer for sale or lease;

(f) A vessel used solely for demonstration, testing, or sales promotional purposes by the manufacturer or dealer;

(g) A vessel operated, used, or stored exclusively on private lakes and ponds;

(h) A vessel owned by the United States Government;

(i) A vessel already covered by a registration number in full force and effect which was awarded to it pursuant to a federally approved numbering system of another state or by the United States Coast Guard in a state without a federally approved numbering system, if the vessel is not located in this state for a period in excess of 90 consecutive days; or

(j) A vessel from a country other than the United States temporarily used, operated, or stored on the waters of this state for a period that is not in excess of 90 days.

(3) The department may not issue, transfer, or renew a number issued to a vessel pursuant to the requirements of 46 U.S.C. s. 12301 unless the department has created a certificate of title for the vessel or an application for a certificate for the vessel and the applicable fee have been delivered to the department.

(4) An additional $10 fee shall be charged against the purchaser or transferee if he or she files a title transfer application after the 30-day period. The county tax collector may retain $5 of the additional amount. Any person who does not properly transfer title of a vessel pursuant to this chapter is subject to the penalties provided in s. 327.73(1)(ee).

(5) A certificate of title is prima facie evidence of the accuracy of the information in the record that constitutes the certificate and of the ownership of the vessel. A certificate of title is good for the life of the vessel so long as the certificate is owned or held by the legal holder. If a titled vessel is destroyed or abandoned, the owner, with the consent of any recorded lienholders, shall, within 30 days after the destruction or abandonment, surrender to the department for cancellation any and all title documents. If a titled vessel is insured and the insurer has paid the owner for the total loss of the vessel, the insurer shall obtain the title to the vessel and, within 30 days after receiving the title, forward the title to the department for cancellation. The insurer may retain the certificate of title when payment for the loss was made because of the theft of the vessel.

(6) The department shall provide labeled places on the title where the seller’s price shall be indicated when a vessel is sold and where a selling dealer shall record his or her valid sales tax certificate of registration number.

(7)(a) The department shall charge a fee of $5.25 for issuing each certificate of title. The tax collector shall be entitled to retain $3.75 of the fee.

(b) The department shall use security procedures, processes, and materials in the preparation and issuance of each certificate of title to prohibit, to the extent possible, a person’s ability to alter, counterfeit, duplicate, or modify the certificate.

(8) The department shall charge a fee of $4 in addition to that charged in subsection (7) for each initial certificate of title issued for a vessel previously registered outside this state.

(9) The department shall make regulations necessary and convenient to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

1328.04 Content of certificate of title.—

History.—s. 7, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.045 Title brands.—

History.—s. 8, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

328.05 Crimes relating to certificates of title to, or other indicia of ownership of, vessels; penalties.—

History.—s. 4, ch. 80-266; s. 11, ch. 84-184; s. 3, ch. 85-252; s. 28, ch. 87-243; s. 9, ch. 87-392; s. 468, ch. 95-148.

1328.055 Maintenance of and access to files.—

History.—s. 9, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.06 Action required on creation of certificate of title.—

History.—s. 10, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.065 Effect of possession of certificate of title; judicial process.—Possession of a certificate of title does not by itself provide a right to obtain possession of a vessel. Garnishment, attachment, levy, replevin, or other judicial process against the certificate is not effective to determine possessory rights to the vessel. This part does not prohibit enforcement under the laws of this state of a security interest in, levy on, or foreclosure of a statutory or common-law lien on a vessel. Absence of an indication of a statutory or common-law lien on a certificate does not invalidate the lien.

History.—s. 11, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

328.07 Hull identification number required.—

History.—s. 4, ch. 67-586; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 13, ch. 74-327; s. 5, ch. 80-266; s. 5, ch. 83-102; s. 2, ch. 84-129; s. 12, ch. 84-184; s. 1, ch. 86-73; s. 10, ch. 92-54; s. 469, ch. 95-148; s. 66, ch. 2008-4; s. 21, ch. 2009-86; s. 9, ch. 2016-179.

1328.09 Refusal to issue and authority to cancel a certificate of title or registration.—

History.—s. 4, ch. 67-586; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 13, ch. 74-327; s. 23, ch. 78-95; s. 13, ch. 84-184; s. 12, ch. 2017-163; s. 12, ch. 2019-76; ss. 24, 25, ch. 2021-184; ss. 16, 17, ch. 2022-142.

1Note.—Section 12, ch. 2019-76, amended s. 328.09, effective July 1, 2023, to read:

328.09 Refusal to issue and authority to cancel a certificate of title or registration.—

(1) Unless an application for a certificate of title is rejected under subsection (3) or subsection (4), the department shall create a certificate for the vessel in accordance with subsection (2) not later than 30 days after delivery to the department of an application that complies with s. 328.01.

(2) If the department creates electronic certificates of title, the department shall create an electronic certificate unless in the application the secured party of record or, if none, the owner of record requests that the department create a written certificate.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4), the department may reject an application for a certificate of title only if:

(a) The application does not comply with s. 328.01;

(b) The application does not contain documentation sufficient for the department to determine whether the applicant is entitled to a certificate;

(c) There is a reasonable basis for concluding that the application is fraudulent or issuance of a certificate would facilitate a fraudulent or illegal act;

(d) The application does not comply with the laws of this state other than this part; or

(e) The application is for a vessel that has been deemed derelict by a law enforcement officer under s. 823.11. In such case, a law enforcement officer must inform the department in writing, which may be provided by facsimile, e-mail, or other electronic means, of the vessel’s derelict status and supply the department with the vessel title number or vessel identification number. The department may issue a certificate of title once a law enforcement officer has verified in writing, which may be provided by facsimile, e-mail, or other electronic means, that the vessel is no longer a derelict vessel.

(4) The department shall reject an application for a certificate of title for a vessel that is a documented vessel or a foreign-documented vessel.

(5) The department may cancel a certificate of title created by it only if the department:

(a) Could have rejected the application for the certificate under subsection (3);

(b) Is required to cancel the certificate under another provision of this part; or

(c) Receives satisfactory evidence that the vessel is a documented vessel or a foreign-documented vessel.

(6) The decision by the department to reject an application for a certificate of title or cancel a certificate of title pursuant to this section is subject to a hearing pursuant to ss. 120.569 and 120.57 at which the owner and any other interested party may present evidence in support of or opposition to the rejection of the application for a certificate of title or the cancellation of a certificate of title.

1328.101 Effect of missing or incorrect information.—Except as otherwise provided in s. 679.337, a certificate of title or other record required or authorized by this part is effective even if it contains unintended scrivener’s errors or does not contain certain required information if such missing information is determined by the department to be inconsequential to the issuing of a certificate of title or other record.

History.—s. 13, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.11 Duplicate certificate of title.—

History.—s. 4, ch. 67-586; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 13, ch. 74-327; s. 14, ch. 84-184; s. 2, ch. 87-291; s. 59, ch. 95-333; s. 63, ch. 96-413; s. 59, ch. 99-248; s. 14, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Section 14, ch. 2019-76, amended s. 328.11, effective July 1, 2023, to read:

328.11 Duplicate certificate of title.—

(1) If a written certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated, destroyed, or otherwise becomes unavailable or illegible, the secured party of record or, if no secured party is indicated in the files of the department, the owner of record may apply for and, by furnishing information satisfactory to the department, obtain a duplicate certificate in the name of the owner of record.

(2) An applicant for a duplicate certificate of title must sign the application, and, except as otherwise permitted by the department, the application must comply with s. 328.01. The application must include the existing certificate unless the certificate is lost, stolen, mutilated, destroyed, or otherwise unavailable.

(3) A duplicate certificate of title created by the department must comply with s. 328.04 and indicate on the face of the certificate that it is a duplicate certificate.

(4) If a person receiving a duplicate certificate of title subsequently obtains possession of the original written certificate, the person shall promptly destroy the original certificate of title.

(5) The department shall charge a fee of $6 for issuing a duplicate certificate.

(6) In addition to the fee imposed by subsection (5), the department shall charge a fee of $5 for expedited service in issuing a duplicate certificate of title. Application for such expedited service may be made by mail or in person. The department shall issue each certificate of title applied for under this subsection within 5 working days after receipt of a proper application or shall refund the additional $5 fee upon written request by the applicant.

(7) The department shall implement a system to verify that the application is signed by a person authorized to receive a duplicate title certificate under this section if the address shown on the application is different from the address shown for the applicant on the records of the department.

1328.12 Perfection of security interest.—

History.—s. 15, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.125 Termination statement.—

History.—s. 16, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

328.13 Manufacturer’s statement of origin to be furnished.—

History.—s. 1, ch. 69-167; s. 6, ch. 80-266; s. 15, ch. 84-184; s. 64, ch. 96-413.

1328.14 Rights of purchaser other than secured party.—

History.—s. 17, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.145 Rights of secured party.—

History.—s. 18, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.15 Notice of lien on vessel; recording.—

History.—s. 4, ch. 67-586; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 14, ch. 74-327; s. 7, ch. 80-266; s. 16, ch. 84-184; s. 13, ch. 85-81; s. 4, ch. 85-252; s. 9, ch. 88-176; s. 160, ch. 94-356; s. 60, ch. 95-333; s. 20, ch. 96-321; s. 65, ch. 96-413; s. 60, ch. 99-248; s. 39, ch. 2000-313; s. 16, ch. 2004-335; s. 67, ch. 2012-181; s. 19, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Section 19, ch. 2019-76, amended s. 328.15, effective July 1, 2023, to read:

328.15 Notice of lien and satisfaction of lien on vessel; recording.—

(1) Upon the payment of a lien, the debtor or the registered owner of the motorboat shall be entitled to demand and receive from the lienholder a satisfaction of the lien which shall likewise be filed with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

(2) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles under precautionary rules and regulations to be promulgated by it may permit the use, in substitution of the formal satisfaction of lien, of other methods of satisfaction, such as perforation, appropriate stamp, or otherwise, as it deems reasonable and adequate.

(3)(a) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall adopt rules to administer this section. The department may by rule require that a notice of satisfaction of a lien be notarized. The department shall prepare the forms of the notice of lien and the satisfaction of lien to be supplied, at a charge not to exceed 50 percent more than cost, to applicants for recording the liens or satisfactions and shall keep a record of such notices of lien and satisfactions available for inspection by the public at all reasonable times. The division may furnish certified copies of such satisfactions for a fee of $1, which are admissible in evidence in all courts of this state under the same conditions and to the same effect as certified copies of other public records.

(b) The department shall establish and administer an electronic titling program that requires the recording of vessel title information for new, transferred, and corrected certificates of title. Lienholders shall electronically transmit liens and lien satisfactions to the department in a format determined by the department. Individuals and lienholders who the department determines are not normally engaged in the business or practice of financing vessels are not required to participate in the electronic titling program.

(4)(a) Should any person, firm, or corporation holding such lien, which has been recorded by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, upon payment of such lien and on demand, fail or refuse, within 30 days after such payment and demand, to furnish the debtor or the registered owner of such vessel a satisfaction of the lien, then, in that event, such person, firm, or corporation shall be held liable for all costs, damages, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, lawfully incurred by the debtor or the registered owner of such vessel in any suit which may be brought in the courts of this state for the cancellation of such lien.

(b) Following satisfaction of a lien, the lienholder shall enter a satisfaction thereof in the space provided on the face of the certificate of title. If there are no subsequent liens shown thereon, the certificate shall be delivered by the lienholder to the person satisfying the lien or encumbrance and an executed satisfaction on a form provided by the department shall be forwarded to the department by the lienholder within 10 days after satisfaction of the lien.

(c) If the certificate of title shows a subsequent lien not then being discharged, an executed satisfaction of the first lien shall be delivered by the lienholder to the person satisfying the lien and the certificate of title showing satisfaction of the first lien shall be forwarded by the lienholder to the department within 10 days after satisfaction of the lien.

(d) If, upon receipt of a title certificate showing satisfaction of the first lien, the department determines from its records that there are no subsequent liens or encumbrances upon the vessel, the department shall forward to the owner, as shown on the face of the title, a corrected certificate showing no liens or encumbrances. If there is a subsequent lien not being discharged, the certificate of title shall be reissued showing the second or subsequent lienholder as the first lienholder and shall be delivered to the new first lienholder. The first lienholder shall be entitled to retain the certificate of title until his or her lien is satisfied. Upon satisfaction of the lien, the lienholder shall be subject to the procedures required of a first lienholder in this subsection.

(5) When the original certificate of title cannot be returned to the department by the lienholder and evidence satisfactory to the department is produced that all liens or encumbrances have been satisfied, upon application by the owner for a duplicate copy of the certificate of title, upon the form prescribed by the department, accompanied by the fee prescribed in this chapter, a duplicate copy of the certificate of title without statement of liens or encumbrances shall be issued by the department and delivered to the owner.

(6) Any person who fails, within 10 days after receipt of a demand by the department by certified mail, to return a certificate of title to the department or who, upon satisfaction of a lien, fails within 10 days after receipt of such demand to forward the appropriate document to the department as required by paragraph (4)(b) or paragraph (4)(c) commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(7) The department shall use the last known address as shown by its records when sending any notice required by this section.

(8) If the original lienholder sells and assigns his or her lien to some other person, and if the assignee desires to have his or her name substituted on the certificate of title as the holder of the lien, he or she may, after delivering the original certificate of title to the department and providing a sworn statement of the assignment, have his or her name substituted as a lienholder. Upon substitution of the assignee’s name as lienholder, the department shall deliver the certificate of title to the assignee as the first lienholder.

(9) Subsections (1), (2), and (4)-(8) shall expire October 1, 2026.

1328.16 Issuance in duplicate; delivery; liens and encumbrances.—

History.—s. 66, ch. 96-413; s. 42, ch. 97-300; s. 61, ch. 99-248; s. 72, ch. 2001-61; s. 68, ch. 2012-181; s. 20, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Section 20, ch. 2019-76, amended s. 328.16, effective July 1, 2023, to read:

328.16 Issuance in duplicate; delivery; liens, security interests, and encumbrances.—

(1) The department shall assign a number to each certificate of title and shall issue each certificate of title and each corrected certificate in duplicate. The database record shall serve as the duplicate title certificate.

(2) An authorized person must sign the original certificate of title and each corrected certificate and, if there are no liens, security interests, or encumbrances on the vessel, as shown in the records of the department or as shown in the application, must deliver the certificate to the applicant or to another person as directed by the applicant or person, agent, or attorney submitting the application. If there are one or more liens, security interests, or encumbrances on the vessel, the department must deliver the certificate to the first lienholder or secured party as shown by department records. The department shall deliver to the first lienholder or secured party, along with the certificate, a form to be subsequently used by the lienholder or secured party as a satisfaction. If the application for certificate of title shows the name of a first lienholder or secured party which is different from the name of the first lienholder or secured party as shown by the records of the department, the certificate shall not be issued to any person until after the department notifies all parties who appear to hold a lien or a security interest and the applicant for the certificate, in writing by certified mail. If the parties do not amicably resolve the conflict within 10 days after the date the notice was mailed, the department shall serve notice in writing by certified mail on all persons that appear to hold liens or security interests on that particular vessel, including the applicant for the certificate, to show cause within 15 days after the date the notice is mailed why it should not issue and deliver the certificate to the secured party of record or person indicated in the notice of lien filed by the lienholder whose name appears in the application as the first lienholder without showing any lien or liens as outstanding other than those appearing in the application or those filed subsequent to the filing of the application for the certificate of title. If, within the 15-day period, any person other than the lienholder or secured party of record shown in the application or a party filing a subsequent lien or security interest, in answer to the notice to show cause, appears in person or by a representative, or responds in writing, and files a written statement under oath that his or her lien or security interest on that particular vessel is still outstanding, the department shall not issue the certificate to anyone until after the conflict has been settled by the lien or security interest claimants involved or by a court of competent jurisdiction. If the conflict is not settled amicably within 10 days after the final date for filing an answer to the notice to show cause, the complaining party shall have 10 days to obtain a ruling, or a stay order, from a court of competent jurisdiction. If a ruling or stay order is not issued and served on the department within the 10-day period, the department shall issue the certificate showing no liens or security interests, except those shown in the application or thereafter filed, to the original applicant if there are no liens or security interests shown in the application and none are thereafter filed, or to the person indicated as the secured party of record or in the notice of lien filed by the lienholder whose name appears in the application as the first lienholder if there are liens shown in the application or thereafter filed. A duplicate certificate or corrected certificate must show only such security interest or interests or lien or liens as were shown in the application and subsequently filed liens or security interests that may be outstanding.

(3) The certificate of title shall be retained by the first lienholder or secured party of record. The first lienholder or secured party of record is entitled to retain the certificate until the first lien or security interest is satisfied.

(4) Notwithstanding any requirements in this section indicating that a lien or security interest on a vessel shall be noted on the face of the Florida certificate of title, if there are one or more liens, security interests, or encumbrances on a vessel, the department shall electronically transmit the lien or security interest to the first lienholder or secured party and notify the first lienholder or secured party of any additional liens or security interests. Subsequent lien or security interest satisfactions shall be electronically transmitted to the department and must include the name and address of the person or entity satisfying the lien or security interest. When electronic transmission of liens or security interest and lien satisfactions or security interest are used, the issuance of a certificate of title may be waived until the last lien or security interest is satisfied and a clear certificate of title is issued to the owner of the vessel.

(5) The owner of a vessel upon which a lien or security interest has been filed with the department or noted upon a certificate of title for a period of 5 years may apply to the department in writing for such lien or security interest to be removed from the department files or from the certificate of title. The application must be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the department that the applicant has notified the lienholder or secured party by certified mail, not less than 20 days before the date of the application, of his or her intention to apply to the department for removal of the lien or security interest. Ten days after receipt of the application, the department may remove the lien or security interest from its files or from the certificate of title, as the case may be, if no statement in writing protesting removal of the lien or security interest is received by the department from the lienholder or secured party within the 10-day period. However, if the lienholder or secured party files with the department, within the 10-day period, a written statement that the lien or security interest is still outstanding, the department may not remove the lien or security interest until the lienholder or secured party presents a satisfaction of lien or satisfaction of security interest to the department.

328.165 Cancellation of certificates.—

History.—s. 62, ch. 99-248; s. 21, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Section 21, ch. 2019-76, amended subsection (1), effective July 1, 2023, to read:

(1) If it appears that a certificate of title has been improperly issued, the department shall cancel the certificate. Upon cancellation of any certificate of title, the department shall notify the person to whom the certificate of title was issued, and any lienholders or secured parties appearing thereon, of the cancellation and shall demand the surrender of the certificate of title; however, the cancellation does not affect the validity of any lien or security interest noted thereon. The holder of the certificate of title shall immediately return it to the department. If a certificate of registration has been issued to the holder of a certificate of title so canceled, the department shall immediately cancel the certificate of registration and demand the return of the certificate of registration, and the holder of such certificate of registration shall immediately return it to the department.

328.17 Nonjudicial sale of vessels.—

History.—s. 1, ch. 78-264; s. 17, ch. 84-184; s. 5, ch. 85-252; s. 13, ch. 87-225; s. 8, ch. 94-241; s. 957, ch. 95-148; s. 61, ch. 95-333; s. 115, ch. 99-13; s. 312, ch. 99-248; s. 1, ch. 2003-175; s. 1, ch. 2006-5; s. 7, ch. 2006-172; s. 7, ch. 2014-70.

328.18 Power to conduct investigations.—The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or any other law enforcement agency may make any investigation necessary to secure information required to carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter.

History.—s. 10, ch. 84-184; s. 62, ch. 95-333.

328.19 Penalty.—Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History.—s. 4, ch. 67-586; s. 305, ch. 71-136; s. 8, ch. 80-266; s. 50, ch. 91-224.

328.195 Legislative intent.—It is declared to be the legislative intent that if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or provision of this chapter is held invalid the remainder of this chapter and chapter 327 shall not be affected.

History.—s. 4, ch. 67-586.

328.20 Disposition of fees.—The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall deposit all funds collected by it pursuant to the provisions of this chapter in the Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund.

History.—s. 18, ch. 84-184; s. 161, ch. 94-356; s. 63, ch. 95-333; s. 21, ch. 96-321.

328.21 Transfer without delivery of certificate; operation or use without certificate; failure to surrender; other violations.—

A person who:

is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, for each offense.

History.—s. 67, ch. 96-413.

1328.215 Application for transfer of ownership or termination of security interest without certificate of title.—

History.—s. 22, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.22 Transfer of ownership.—

History.—s. 23, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.23 Transfer of ownership by secured party’s transfer statement.—

History.—s. 24, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.24 Transfer by operation of law.—

History.—s. 25, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.25 Supplemental principles of law and equity.—Unless displaced by a provision of this part, the principles of law and equity supplement its provisions.

History.—s. 26, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

328.30 Transactions by electronic or telephonic means.—

History.—s. 25, ch. 97-300; s. 69, ch. 2012-181.

1328.35 Rulemaking.—The department may adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement this part.

History.—s. 27, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.37 Validity of rights, duties, and interests flowing from law prior to ch. 2019-76.—

History.—s. 31, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

1328.38 Applicability.—Subject to s. 328.37, this act applies to any transaction, certificate of title, or record relating to a vessel, even if the transaction, certificate of title, or record was entered into or created before the effective date of this act.

History.—s. 32, ch. 2019-76.

1Note.—Effective July 1, 2023.

VESSEL REGISTRATION

328.40 Administration of vessel registration and titling laws; records.

328.42 Suspension or denial of a vessel registration due to support delinquency; dishonored checks.

328.46 Operation of registered vessels.

328.48 Vessel registration, application, certificate, number, decal, duplicate certificate.

328.52 Special manufacturers’ and dealers’ number.

328.54 Federal numbering system adopted.

328.56 Vessel registration number.

328.58 Reciprocity of nonresident or alien vessels.

328.60 Military personnel; registration; penalties.

328.62 Only authorized number to be used.

328.64 Change of interest and address.

328.65 Legislative intent with respect to registration and numbering of vessels.

328.66 County and municipality optional registration fee.

328.68 Exemption of vessels and outboard motors from personal property tax; temporary certificate of registration; vessel registration certificate fee.

328.70 Legislative intent with respect to uniform registration fee, classification of vessels.

328.72 Classification; registration; fees and charges; surcharge; disposition of fees; fines; marine turtle stickers.

328.73 Registration; duties of tax collectors.

328.735 Advanced registration renewal; procedures.

328.74 Stickers or emblems for the Save the Manatee Trust Fund.

328.76 Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund; vessel registration funds; appropriation and distribution.

328.78 Crimes relating to registration decals; penalties.

328.80 Transactions by electronic or telephonic means.

328.40 Administration of vessel registration and titling laws; records.—

History.—s. 1, ch. 59-399; s. 2, ch. 63-103; s. 1, ch. 65-361; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 74-327; s. 2, ch. 81-100; s. 3, ch. 84-184; s. 153, ch. 94-356; s. 47, ch. 95-333; s. 52, ch. 96-413; s. 4, ch. 98-308; s. 6, ch. 99-289; s. 40, ch. 2000-313.

Note.—Former s. 371.031; s. 327.03.

328.42 Suspension or denial of a vessel registration due to support delinquency; dishonored checks.—

History.—s. 5, ch. 95-222; s. 52, ch. 99-248; s. 7, ch. 99-289; s. 24, ch. 2001-158; s. 3, ch. 2008-92.

328.46 Operation of registered vessels.—

History.—s. 1, ch. 59-399; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 1, ch. 74-62; s. 3, ch. 74-327; s. 3, ch. 81-100; s. 1, ch. 83-102; s. 4, ch. 84-184; s. 49, ch. 95-333; s. 54, ch. 96-413; s. 10, ch. 99-289; s. 22, ch. 2009-86.

Note.—Former s. 371.041; s. 327.10.

328.48 Vessel registration, application, certificate, number, decal, duplicate certificate.—

History.—s. 1, ch. 59-399; s. 1, ch. 61-511; s. 3, ch. 63-103; s. 1, ch. 65-361; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; ss. 4, 15, ch. 74-327; s. 1, ch. 80-266; s. 50, ch. 80-274; s. 4, ch. 81-100; s. 1, ch. 82-181; s. 2, ch. 83-102; s. 5, ch. 84-184; s. 2, ch. 85-287; s. 5, ch. 85-324; s. 2, ch. 88-336; s. 450, ch. 95-148; s. 50, ch. 95-333; s. 55, ch. 96-413; s. 53, ch. 99-248; s. 11, ch. 99-289; s. 49, ch. 2000-152; s. 41, ch. 2000-313; s. 26, ch. 2000-362; s. 2, ch. 2008-106; s. 23, ch. 2009-86; s. 71, ch. 2013-160; s. 10, ch. 2022-197.

Note.—Former s. 371.051; s. 327.11.

328.52 Special manufacturers’ and dealers’ number.—

History.—s. 1, ch. 59-399; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 6, ch. 84-184; s. 451, ch. 95-148; s. 13, ch. 99-289.

Note.—Former s. 371.071; s. 327.13.

328.54 Federal numbering system adopted.—

History.—s. 1, ch. 59-399; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 6, ch. 84-184; s. 14, ch. 99-289.

Note.—Former s. 371.091; s. 327.14.

328.56 Vessel registration number.—Each vessel that is operated, used, or stored on the waters of this state must display a commercial or recreational Florida registration number, unless it is:

History.—s. 1, ch. 59-399; ss. 2, 3, ch. 61-511; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 52, ch. 95-333; s. 56, ch. 96-413; s. 15, ch. 99-289; s. 27, ch. 2000-362; s. 3, ch. 2008-106; s. 24, ch. 2009-86.

Note.—Former s. 371.131; s. 327.15.

328.58 Reciprocity of nonresident or alien vessels.—

The owner of any vessel already covered by a registration number in full force and effect which has been awarded by:

shall record the number with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles prior to operating, using, or storing the vessel on the waters of this state in excess of the 90-day reciprocity period provided for in this chapter. Such recordation shall be pursuant to the procedure required for the award of an original registration number, except that no additional or substitute registration number shall be issued if the vessel owner maintains the previously awarded registration number in full force and effect.

History.—s. 1, ch. 59-399; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 6, ch. 84-184; s. 57, ch. 96-413; s. 16, ch. 99-289; s. 25, ch. 2009-86.

Note.—Former s. 371.081; s. 327.16.

328.60 Military personnel; registration; penalties.—Any military personnel on active duty in this state operating, using, or storing a vessel on the waters of this state that has a registration number in full force and effect which has been awarded to it pursuant to a federally approved numbering system of another state or by the United States Coast Guard in a state without a federally approved numbering system, or a federally documented vessel with a valid registration in full force and effect from another state shall not be required to register his or her vessel in this state while such certificate of registration remains valid; but, at the expiration of such registration certificate, all registration and titling shall be issued by this state. In the case of a federally documented vessel, the issuance of a title is not required by this chapter.

History.—ss. 1, 5, ch. 67-586; s. 302, ch. 71-136; s. 6, ch. 84-184; s. 452, ch. 95-148; s. 58, ch. 96-413; s. 17, ch. 99-289; s. 26, ch. 2009-86.

Note.—Former s. 371.082; s. 327.17.

328.62 Only authorized number to be used.—No number other than the number awarded to a vessel or granted reciprocity pursuant to this chapter shall be painted, attached, or otherwise displayed on either side of the bow of such vessel.

History.—s. 1, ch. 59-399; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 6, ch. 84-184; s. 18, ch. 99-289.

Note.—Former s. 371.111; s. 327.18.

328.64 Change of interest and address.—

History.—s. 1, ch. 59-399; s. 1, ch. 65-361; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 5, ch. 74-327; s. 6, ch. 84-184; s. 453, ch. 95-148; s. 53, ch. 95-333; s. 19, ch. 99-289; s. 4, ch. 2006-309; s. 46, ch. 2007-5.

Note.—Former s. 371.101; s. 327.19.

328.65 Legislative intent with respect to registration and numbering of vessels.—It is the legislative intent that vessels be registered and numbered uniformly throughout the state. The purpose of ss. 327.58, 327.70, 327.72, 328.66, 328.68, and 328.72 is to make registration and numbering procedures similar to those of automobiles and airplanes and to provide for a vessel registration fee and certificate so as to determine the ownership of vessels which are operated, used, or stored on the waters of this state and to aid in the advancement of maritime safety.

History.—s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 8, ch. 74-327; s. 6, ch. 84-184; s. 20, ch. 99-289; s. 27, ch. 2009-86.

Note.—Former s. 371.62; s. 327.21.

328.66 County and municipality optional registration fee.—

History.—s. 22, ch. 99-289; s. 28, ch. 2000-362; s. 197, ch. 2008-247; s. 28, ch. 2009-86; s. 3, ch. 2016-126.

328.68 Exemption of vessels and outboard motors from personal property tax; temporary certificate of registration; vessel registration certificate fee.—

History.—s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 8, ch. 74-327; s. 25, ch. 79-334; s. 77, ch. 82-226; s. 7, ch. 84-184; s. 2, ch. 85-252; s. 59, ch. 96-413; s. 54, ch. 99-248; s. 23, ch. 99-289.

Note.—Former s. 371.64; s. 327.23.

328.70 Legislative intent with respect to uniform registration fee, classification of vessels.—

History.—s. 1, ch. 70-336; s. 8, ch. 74-327; s. 8, ch. 84-184; s. 24, ch. 99-289; s. 29, ch. 2000-362; s. 13, ch. 2017-163.

Note.—Former s. 371.645; s. 327.24.

328.72 Classification; registration; fees and charges; surcharge; disposition of fees; fines; marine turtle stickers.—

History.—s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 2, ch. 67-586; s. 1, ch. 69-300; s. 4, ch. 70-336; s. 1, ch. 73-146; ss. 9, 15, ch. 74-327; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 81, ch. 79-164; s. 1, ch. 79-307; ss. 26, 30, ch. 79-334; s. 1, ch. 79-364; s. 2, ch. 80-266; s. 51, ch. 80-274; s. 9, ch. 81-100; s. 2, ch. 82-97; s. 2, ch. 82-181; s. 78, ch. 82-226; s. 9, ch. 84-184; s. 66, ch. 84-338; s. 6, ch. 85-324; s. 2, ch. 87-392; s. 3, ch. 88-144; s. 3, ch. 88-336; s. 5, ch. 89-168; s. 2, ch. 90-219; s. 29, ch. 91-107; s. 1, ch. 91-199; s. 1, ch. 91-215; s. 83, ch. 91-221; s. 4, ch. 92-72; s. 279, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 3, ch. 94-241; s. 952, ch. 95-148; s. 54, ch. 95-333; s. 16, ch. 96-321; s. 1, ch. 97-16; s. 40, ch. 97-96; s. 41, ch. 97-300; s. 15, ch. 99-4; s. 18, ch. 99-5; s. 113, ch. 99-13; s. 19, ch. 99-245; s. 55, ch. 99-248; s. 25, ch. 99-289; s. 39, ch. 99-399; s. 50, ch. 2000-152; s. 42, ch. 2000-313; ss. 30, 31, ch. 2000-362; s. 1, ch. 2001-369; s. 1, ch. 2004-75; s. 12, ch. 2005-157; s. 5, ch. 2006-309; s. 7, ch. 2007-242; s. 4, ch. 2008-106; s. 198, ch. 2008-247; s. 29, ch. 2009-86; s. 1, ch. 2013-56; s. 2, ch. 2013-194; s. 4, ch. 2014-136; s. 1, ch. 2016-126; s. 1, ch. 2017-28; s. 14, ch. 2017-163; s. 5, ch. 2019-54; s. 68, ch. 2020-2; s. 4, ch. 2021-171; s. 18, ch. 2022-142.

1Note.—The trust fund expired, effective November 4, 1996, by operation of s. 19(f), Art. III of the State Constitution.

Note.—Former s. 371.65; s. 327.25.

328.73 Registration; duties of tax collectors.—

History.—s. 56, ch. 99-248; s. 51, ch. 2000-152; s. 43, ch. 2000-313; s. 16, ch. 2002-235; s. 2, ch. 2021-196.

328.735 Advanced registration renewal; procedures.—

History.—s. 57, ch. 99-248; s. 52, ch. 2000-152; s. 44, ch. 2000-313.

328.74 Stickers or emblems for the Save the Manatee Trust Fund.—The commission shall prepare stickers or emblems signifying support for the Save the Manatee Trust Fund which shall be given to persons who contribute to the Save the Manatee Trust Fund as provided in s. 328.72. The commission may accept stickers or emblems donated by any governmental or nongovernmental entity for the purposes of this section.

History.—s. 4, ch. 91-199; s. 156, ch. 94-356; s. 20, ch. 99-245; s. 26, ch. 99-289.

328.76 Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund; vessel registration funds; appropriation and distribution.—

History.—s. 1, ch. 59-399; s. 2, ch. 61-119; s. 1, ch. 63-105; s. 1, ch. 65-361; ss. 12, 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 69-400; s. 5, ch. 70-336; s. 5, ch. 74-327; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 11, ch. 83-134; s. 10, ch. 84-184; s. 67, ch. 84-338; s. 2, ch. 85-108; s. 6, ch. 89-168; s. 4, ch. 89-250; s. 3, ch. 90-219; s. 2, ch. 91-199; s. 35, ch. 92-151; s. 157, ch. 94-356; s. 32, ch. 95-146; s. 55, ch. 95-333; s. 17, ch. 96-321; s. 114, ch. 99-13; s. 20, ch. 99-205; s. 21, ch. 99-245; s. 27, ch. 99-289; s. 3, ch. 99-312; ss. 32, 33, ch. 2000-362; s. 8, ch. 2000-364; s. 18, ch. 2001-196; s. 2, ch. 2001-369; s. 12, ch. 2008-150; s. 199, ch. 2008-247; s. 72, ch. 2013-160; s. 2, ch. 2016-126; s. 12, ch. 2018-111; s. 46, ch. 2019-3.

Note.—Former s. 371.171; s. 327.28.

328.78 Crimes relating to registration decals; penalties.—

History.—s. 1, ch. 80-266; s. 454, ch. 95-148; s. 56, ch. 95-333; s. 28, ch. 99-289.

Note.—Former s. 371.053; s. 327.29.

1328.80 Transactions by electronic or telephonic means.—The commission is authorized to accept any application provided for under this chapter by electronic or telephonic means.

History.—s. 24, ch. 97-300; s. 36, ch. 99-245; s. 32, ch. 99-289.

1Note.—As amended by s. 36, ch. 99-245, and transferred from s. 327.90 to s. 328.80 by s. 32, ch. 99-289. For a description of multiple acts in the same session affecting a statutory provision, see preface to the Florida Statutes, “Statutory Construction.” Section 328.80 was also amended by s. 32, ch. 99-289, and that version reads:

328.80 Transactions by electronic or telephonic means.—The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is authorized to accept any application provided for under this chapter by electronic or telephonic means.