PCL Number Bow Placement — SOR/2010-91
Regulation SOR/2010-91 s.901(1) · Federal — Canada
§The Law
SOR/2010-91 s.901(1) — Regulation SOR/2010-91 s.901(1)
“The pleasure craft licence number must be displayed on both sides of the bow, above the waterline, where it is clearly visible.”
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PCL numbers go on the bow — the front of the boat — on both left and right sides. They must be above the waterline so they stay visible.
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On the bow — front of vessel
Both port and starboard sides
Above the waterline
Not on stern or transom
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