California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 1 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 1 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Article 3.2 - REGISTRATION OF VESSELS
Section 190.34 - Responsibilities of Undocumented Vessel Registration Agents

Universal Citation: 13 CA Code of Regs 190.34

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Each Undocumented Vessel Registration Agent shall agree to assume, as a condition of appointment, the following responsibilities:

(1) Maintain an established place of business.

(2) Be engaged in an activity directly related to boating.

(3) Display a means of identification which will clearly indicate to the public the name of the business. Each separate branch of the business which will be authorized to conduct registration of vessels shall display such means of identification.

(4) Maintain all supplies at the business location described on the Application for Appointment and Agreement as a Non-Public Undocumented Vessel Registration Agent, Form OL 54 (REV. 3/2003).

(5) Make available for review all accountable vessel registration items upon demand by an authorized department employee. Accountable vessel registration items shall include any item bearing a serial number and having a value attached to it.

(6) Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles, Occupational Licensing Unit, P.O. Box 932342, Sacramento, CA 94232-3420, in writing no later than the first business day following the event of any of the following:
(A) Sale of business or change of terms in the agreement for appointment.

(B) Change of business structure, including the addition or deletion of partners or corporate officers.

(C) Change of business name or address.

(D) Adding or deleting a branch location.

(E) Lost or stolen accountable vessel registration items.

(7) Upon sale or termination of the business, all accountable vessel registration supplies, applications, and fees shall be forwarded to the department no later than the first business day following the sale or termination.

1. New section filed 8-21-95; operative 9-20-95 (Register 95, No. 34).
2. Amendment of subsection (a)(4) filed 10-25-2004; operative 11-24-2004 (Register 2004, No. 44).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1651 and 9858, Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 9858 and 9859, Vehicle Code.

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