Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 93.11 - Reciprocity and state of principal operation(a) The state of principal operation is that state where the boat is on its waters more than on any other state's waters. This time includes the time when the boat is not in motion as for instance when the boat is moored or at anchor. The mooring of a boat in a Commonwealth yacht club, marina, boat club, private dock or similar facility for more than 14 days, as evidenced by the signing of a lease, membership, permit or other document resulting in the assignment of, or permission to construct or occupy, dockage space shall be prima facie evidence that Pennsylvania is the state of principal operation.(b) When Pennsylvania becomes the state of principal operation of a boat which is validly registered and numbered in another state, the registration and number issued by the other state will be recognized for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date the boat is moved to this Commonwealth during which time the owner of the boat shall apply for and obtain a Pennsylvania registration and number.(c) When another state is the state of principal operation of a boat and the boat is numbered and validly registered in that state under a numbering system approved by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, the boat is deemed in compliance with this chapter while temporarily operating on the waters of this Commonwealth.(d) It is unlawful to operate a motorboat, whose state of principal operation is Pennsylvania, without first obtaining a Pennsylvania registration in accordance with this chapter.The provisions of this §93.11 amended June 6, 1986, effective 6/7/1986, 16 Pa.B. 2021; amended February 12, 1993, effective 2/13/1993, 23 Pa.B. 744; amended June 3, 1994, effective 6/4/1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended April 19, 1996, effective 4/20/1996, 26 Pa.B. 1822.