CHAPTER 39
BOATING PASSENGER CAPACITY
[Prior to 12/31/86, Conservation Commission[290] Ch 29]
571—39.1(462A) U.S. Coast Guard capacity rating. In the registration of vessels for which a U.S. Coast Guard capacity rating in whole persons has been assigned as evidenced by a U.S. Coast Guard capacity plate affixed to the vessel, that capacity shall be recognized as the registration capacity.
571—39.2(462A) Vessels assigned a capacity rating by the manufacturer. In the registration of vessels for which a U.S. Coast Guard capacity rating in whole persons has not been assigned but a plate has been affixed to the vessel containing capacity information, in whole persons, furnished by the boating industry association, national marine manufacturer association or any similar organization, that capacity shall be recognized as the registration capacity.
571—39.3(462A) Vessels not containing capacity rating information. In the registration of vessels for which no passenger capacity information has been provided by the U.S. Coast Guard or the manufacturer, the passenger capacity designated on the registration shall be O.R., “Operators Responsibility.” The responsibility for determining passenger capacity of a vessel so designated shall rest with the operator of the vessel. Such operation must comply with the provisions of Iowa Code section 462A.12(1).
571—39.4(462A) Incorrect registration. When information contained on the registration certificate of a vessel is found to be incorrect regarding vessel length, vessel width, or passenger capacity, officers appointed by the department of natural resources may, upon inspection of the vessel, or the county recorder, upon presentation of adequate documentation including, but not limited to, an affidavit by the owner, may change the information on the certificate.
The officer shall within four days notify the department of natural resources and the county recorder of the county in which the vessel is registered of the changes on DNR Form 542-8094.
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 462A.20 and 462A.24.
[Filed 12/19/61; amended 5/15/62, 3/5/75]
[Filed 9/5/80, Notice 7/23/80—published 10/1/80, effective 11/5/80]
[Filed 3/9/84, Notice 2/1/84—published 3/28/84, effective 5/2/84]
[Filed without Notice 12/12/86—published 12/31/86, effective 2/4/87]
[Filed 2/19/99, Notice 12/2/98—published 3/10/99, effective 4/14/99]
[Filed 8/13/04, Notice 6/9/04—published 9/1/04, effective 10/6/04]