# S.C. Code Ann. § 50-23-360: SECTION 50-23-360. Display of number

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T50_C23_A3_S50-23-360

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 50-23-360
- **Heading:** SECTION 50-23-360. Display of number
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 50 / Chapter 23 / Article 3 / Section 50-23-360

## Text

The owner shall paint on or attach to each side of the forward half of the vessel the identification number in such a manner as may be prescribed by rules and regulations of the department; in order that it may be clearly visible the number shall be maintained in legible condition. No number other than the number validly assigned to a vessel shall be painted, attached or otherwise displayed on each side of the forward half of such vessel. Only one valid number may be displayed at any time. Editor's Note 1999 Act No. 124, SECTION 2T, provided for the transfer of the sections from Article 3, Chapter 21 where this section was numbered SECTION 5-21-360.

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