MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

Index for Chapter 021 of Title 59

59-21-1.  Short title. 
59-21-3.  Definitions. 
59-21-5.  Requirement of numbering of undocumented vessels. 
59-21-7.  Numbering pattern. 
59-21-9.  Display of awarded number on vessel; use of other numbers prohibited. 
59-21-11.  Application for certificate of number. 
59-21-13.  Renewal of certificate of number; notice as to loss or destruction; replacement of certificate of number.
59-21-15.  Certified statement of ownership as evidence of ownership; effect of liens as to determination of ownership; application for number by person obtaining title through default in terms of lien instrument. 
59-21-17.  Contents of certificate of number; duties of commission; release of information on vessels; fees and charges for copying, certifying or searching records. 
59-21-19.  Size of certificate of number; temporary certificates; expiration dates; livery boat certificates; manufacturers' and dealers' certificates and numbers. 
59-21-21.  Surrender of certificate of number; notification of change of owner's address or loss, destruction, abandonment or transfer of vessel; application for number by new owner of vessel. 
59-21-23.  Cancellation or voiding of certificate of number. 
59-21-25.  Fees for certificates of number; disposition of proceeds.
59-21-27.  Additional certificates of numbers for livery boats; fees; renewals. 
59-21-29.  Registration of serial numbers of outboard motors. 
59-21-31.  Alteration of identification numbers or marks on vessels, outboard motors, boats or boat trailers; purchase, sale or possession of vessels, outboard motors, boats or boat trailers with altered identifications; examinations and reports. 
59-21-33.  Seizure and forfeiture of vessels, outboard motors, boats and trailers with altered indentification numbers or marks. 
59-21-41.  Duplication of boat hulls and parts by direct molding process. 
59-21-51.  Duty to report boating accidents; "boating accident" defined. 
59-21-53.  Time for submission of accident reports; contents; distribution; disclosure. 
59-21-55.  Duty of vessel operator to remain at scene of accident and render aid and assistance; liability for rendering assistance. 
59-21-81.  Requirements as to lights, personal flotation devices and other safety equipment; children required to wear personal flotation devices; vessels to be seaworthy; safety requirements for operation of personal watercraft.
59-21-83.  Operation of vessel in reckless or negligent manner, while operator is incapacitated, etc. 
59-21-85.  Age restrictions on operation of motorboats. 
59-21-87.  Regulation of water skiing, aquaplaning, etc. 
59-21-89.  Use of oscillating or rotating blue lights on vessels. 
59-21-111.  Transfer of functions; marine waters exception.
59-21-117.  Promulgation of rules and regulations generally. 
59-21-119.  Purchase, operation and maintenance of equipment. 
59-21-121.  Regulation of regattas, boat races, exhibitions, etc. 
59-21-123.  Enforcement officers; employment and compensation. 
59-21-125.  Enforcement officers; bond. 
59-21-127.  Enforcement officers; powers and duties. 
59-21-129.  Adoption of special rules and regulations. 
59-21-151.  Enforcement of chapter. 
59-21-153.  Penalties. 
59-21-155.  Disposition of fines and penalties. 
59-21-157.  Civil liability for violation of provisions of chapter. 
59-21-159.  Venue of actions based upon chapter. 
59-21-161.  Service of process on nonresidents. 
59-21-163.  Effect of Secs. 59-21-157 to 59-21-161 on other causes of action. 

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