Section 190.36 - Duties of Undocumented Vessel Registration Agents(a) Each Undocumented Vessel Registration Agent shall agree to assume, as a condition of appointment, the following duties:(1) Accept applications and fees for registration and transfer of vessels and issue Permanent Vessel Numbers, Temporary Certificates of Number, and vessel stickers to applicants.(2) Forward a report every seven days listing all vessel registration transactions received during the previous seven days, accompanied by each application listed on the report and a single check or money order for all fees received for the registration of a vessel, to the address designated by the department no later than the close of business on the date shown on the report. (A) The report shall be prepared on the Transmittal Record of Vessel Agent Registration Applications, Form ADM 173-1 (10/94) provided by the department. Another department-approved version of this form with a different revision date shall be acceptable if the content of the form is in substantial compliance with the requirements of this section.(B) The Transmittal Record of Vessel Agent Registration Applications shall be completed in ink and shall include the following information: the business name, address, and telephone number; the agent's number; date submitted; the vessel's CF number, or, if a new vessel, the hull identification number or the last name of the registered owner; the amount of cash, check, or credit media collected; the number of the sticker issued; miscellaneous receipts issued for transactions such as transfers, duplicates, etc.; an indication of whether a credit or refund is desired; an indication of the preferred delivery method; the total number of items by type submitted with the transmittal bundle; an authorized signature; and, the printed name of the person signing the report.(C) All accountable items issued shall be listed on the transmittal in numerical order.(D) Each registration transaction processed shall be entered on the transmittal immediately after the receipt has been written.(E) Three copies of the transmittal shall be sent weekly to the department, and the agent shall retain a fourth copy.(F) A Transmittal of Vessel Agent Registration Applications shall be submitted indicating, "No transactions during week of xx/xx/xx" when no transactions have occurred during the week.(3) Process the types of vessel registration transactions indicated on the Agreement for Appointment as an Undocumented Vessel Registration Agency to Represent the California Department of Motor Vehicles, Form OL 54 (REV. 3/2003) page 2. (A) These transactions shall include either or both: original vessel registration for new boats; or, vessel ownership transfer applications for used boats, registration renewals and applications for duplicate certificates and stickers.(B) Agents shall register only those vessels they sell.(4) Complete and provide a Quarterly Physical Inventory of Accountable Items, Form BOAT 124-1 (12/94) by the fifth day of January, April, July, and October. Another department-approved version of this form with a different revision date shall be acceptable if the content of the form is in substantial compliance with the requirements of this section.(A) The Quarterly Physical Inventory of Accountable Items shall include a listing of receipts for new and used boats, as evidenced by the beginning and ending number of Certificates of Number and Temporary Certificates of Numbers issued, and the number of each on hand; a listing of the number of vessel stickers issued, as evidenced by the beginning and ending number of stickers issued and the number on hand, a listing of void receipts, and an authorized signature.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 190.36
1. New section filed 8-21-95; operative 9-20-95 (Register 95, No. 34).
2. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)(A) and (a)(3) 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.
1. New section filed 8-21-95; operative 9-20-95 (Register 95, No. 34).
2. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)(A) and (a)(3) filed 10-25-2004; operative 11-24-2004 (Register 2004, No. 44).