§ 503. Boat and outboard motor registration

Cite as: 68 CNCA § 503

A. "Eligible boat or motor" shall mean any boat or motor, which is owned by a tribal citizen who resides within the reservation boundaries of Cherokee Nation and which is principally garaged within said boundaries on lands owned, leased or occupied by Cherokee Nation or any tribal citizen in trust, restricted or fee status.

B. Registration fees for boats and outboard motors are assessed for the period beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of the following year. Three (3) year registration fees are also available and are assessed for a period beginning on July 1 and ending June 30 of the third year.

C. A boat or outboard motor must be registered yearly whether in use or not. If an owner fails to do so, registration fees and penalties are due for the current year and one year previous.

D. Registration fees are based on a combination of the actual purchase price and the number of years registered.

Historical Data

LA 18–02, eff. June 28, 2002. Amended LA 16–06, eff. August 21, 2006.