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Federal Boat Safety Act: Federal legislation establishing minimum safety standards for recreational boats and mandating compliance with construction and performance standards.

Maritime Documentation Act: Federal law governing vessel documentation requirements and procedures for larger vessels, including registration and ownership records.

Clean Vessel Act: Environmental protection legislation that may affect vessel sales, particularly regarding waste disposal systems and environmental compliance.

Coast Guard Documentation: Requirements for vessels over 5 net tons, including registration, documentation, and compliance with federal maritime regulations.

State Vessel Registration: State-specific requirements for boat registration, including numbering systems and renewal procedures.

State Sales Tax: State-specific regulations regarding sales tax collection and payment on vessel transactions.

State Disclosure Requirements: State-mandated disclosures about vessel condition, history, and known defects that must be included in sales documentation.

Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted provisions governing commercial transactions, including vessel sales and transfers of ownership.

Truth in Lending Act: Federal regulations governing financing disclosures and terms if the boat purchase involves financing.

FTC Regulations: Federal Trade Commission rules protecting consumers in vessel transactions and preventing deceptive practices.

Hull Identification Number: Required unique identifier for vessels, similar to a VIN for automobiles, must be properly documented in sale.

Title Transfer Requirements: Legal procedures and documentation needed to properly transfer vessel ownership from seller to buyer.

Notarization Requirements: State-specific requirements for notarizing boat sale documents to make them legally binding.

Safety Equipment Requirements: Mandatory safety equipment that must be present and functional on the vessel at time of sale.