Section 9853.2 Of Chapter 2. Registration From California Vehicle Code >> Division 3.5. >> Chapter 2.
9853.2
. The owner shall paint on or attach to each side of the
forward half of the vessel the identification number in such manner
as may be prescribed by rules and regulations of the department in
order that it may be clearly visible. Any such rules and regulations
shall be developed in cooperation with the Department of Boating and
Waterways. The number shall be maintained in a legible condition. The
certificate of number shall be pocket size and shall be available at
all times for inspection on the vessel for which issued, whenever
the vessel is in use, except as to those vessels subject to Section
9853.3.