Section 9853.3 Of Chapter 2. Registration From California Vehicle Code >> Division 3.5. >> Chapter 2.
9853.3
. The certificate of number for vessels less than 26 feet in
length and leased or rented to another for the latter's noncommercial
use of less than 24 hours may be retained on shore by the vessel's
owner or his representative at the place from which the vessel
departs or returns to the possession of the owner or his
representative. A copy of the lease or rental agreement signed by the
owner or his authorized representative and by the person leasing or
renting the vessel shall be carried aboard the vessel at all times
during use.