A motorboat shall not be required to be numbered under this article if it is:

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 20-7-14

  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10

(1) Already covered by a number in full force and effect which has been awarded to it pursuant to federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state: Provided, That the boat shall be registered in the state of principal operation;

(2) A motorboat from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state; or

(3) A motorboat used exclusively for racing while participating in races, and the preparation therefor, which have been authorized pursuant to the provisions of § 20-7-20 of this code.