971.33 DISPLAY OF NUMBER.

   Each owner shall attach to each side of the bow of his watercraft the permanent identification number in such manner as may be prescribed by applicable Federal standards in order that it shall be clearly visible. The number shall be maintained in a legible condition at all times. No number other than the number assigned to a watercraft or granted by reciprocity pursuant to Ohio R.C. Chapter 1547 shall be painted, attached or otherwise displayed on either side of the bow of such watercraft. (ORC 1547.54)