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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
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Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters |
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Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
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SubChapter S - Boating Safety |
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Part 174 - State Numbering and Casualty Reporting Systems |
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Subpart B - Numbering System Requirements |
§ 174.23 - Form of number.
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§ 174.23 Form of number.
(a) Each number must consist of two capital letters denoting the State of the issuing authority, as specified in Appendix A of Part 173 of this chapter, followed by -
(1) Not more than four numerals followed by not more than two capital letters (example: NH 1234 BD); or
(2) Not more than three numerals followed by not more than three capital letters (example: WN 567 EFG).
(b) A number suffix must not include the letters “I”, “O”, or “Q,” which may be mistaken for numerals.