Section 9853.4 Of Chapter 2. Registration From California Vehicle Code >> Division 3.5. >> Chapter 2.
9853.4
. (a) The department may issue one or more stickers, tabs, or
other suitable devices to identify vessels as being currently
registered. The size, shape, and color of the sticker, tab, or other
device and the positioning of the sticker, tab, or other device on
the vessel shall be as determined by the department after
consultation with the Department of Boating and Waterways, such
consultation to consider the responsibilities and duties of the
Department of Boating and Waterways as prescribed in the Harbors and
Navigation Code.
(b) Whenever the department issues a sticker, tab, or other device
pursuant to subdivision (a), the sticker, tab, or device shall only
be displayed on the vessel for which it was issued.