Federal law and registrationQuestion 10 of 352

A law enforcement officer asks to see the certificate of number. What must the operator do?

Say it is at home
Show it for inspection
Wait for a court order
Show it only in port

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Correct answer: Show it for inspection

The operator must present the certificate when a Federal, State or local officer asks.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 173: Vessel Numbering and Casualty and Accident Reporting, § 173.23 Inspection of certificate

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