(a) After August 31, 2005, the department may not issue or renew a commercial oyster boat license unless the person seeking to obtain or renew the license documents to the satisfaction of the department that the vessel for which the license is sought:
(1) is owned by the person;
(2) was licensed as a commercial oyster boat on the day the renewal was sought or at the end of the licensing period immediately preceding the period for which the license is sought; and
(3) is intended to be licensed and used as a commercial oyster boat.
(b) An applicant for a new or renewed commercial oyster boat license for a vessel must submit to the department with the license application:
(1) the United States Coast Guard certificate of documentation for the vessel, if the vessel is required by United States Coast Guard rules to be documented; and
(2) the certificate of number for the vessel as required by Chapter 31.