Federal Boat Safety Act: Federal legislation that establishes minimum safety standards for recreational boats and related equipment

USCG Documentation: U.S. Coast Guard documentation requirements for vessel identification, registration, and ownership records

Interstate Commerce Regulations: Federal regulations governing boat sales transactions that cross state lines

State Vessel Registration: State-specific requirements for registering and transferring boat ownership within the state jurisdiction

State Sales Tax Regulations: State-specific rules regarding sales tax collection and payment on boat sales transactions

State Disclosure Requirements: Mandatory disclosures about the vessel's condition, history, and known defects as required by state law

State Consumer Protection Laws: Legal protections for buyers in boat sales transactions, including warranty and fraud provisions

Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted UCC provisions governing sales of goods, including boats, and secured transactions

HIN Regulations: Requirements regarding the Hull Identification Number documentation and verification in boat sales

Title Transfer Requirements: Legal procedures and documentation needed to properly transfer boat title from seller to buyer

Registration Transfer Procedures: Steps required to transfer boat registration from seller to buyer with relevant authorities

Notarization Requirements: State-specific rules regarding whether boat bills of sale must be notarized to be legally valid

Tax Obligations: Various tax responsibilities including state/local sales tax and use tax requirements in boat sales

Security Interest Requirements: Regulations governing lien holder rights and UCC filings for secured boat transactions

Environmental Compliance: EPA and state environmental regulations that may affect boat sales and transfers