(A) A dealer shall apply for and obtain from the Secretary of State dealer certificates of number and dealer decals for each vessel of the dealer that is tested, demonstrated or otherwise operated. A single dealer certificate of number and dealer decal issued pursuant to this section may be used on only one vessel at a time.
(B) The operator of a vessel governed by this chapter shall do each of the following:
(1) Maintain the dealer certificate of number on board the vessel;
(2) Upon demand of a peace officer, display the dealer certificate of number; and
(3) Permanently or temporarily display the identifying number and dealer decal on the vessel in accordance with rules promulgated by the state.
(C) A person shall not operate a vessel numbered under this section unless the dealer is on board the vessel or the operator has the written authorization of the dealer to operate the vessel. A person shall not use a vessel numbered under this section for commercial purposes that include the rental of the vessel or the carrying of passengers for hire on the vessel.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-25) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)