Which of the following does NOT require registration?

Which of the following does NOT require registration?

• A. Privately owned rowing boats over 16 feet
• B. Privately owned canoes or kayaks
• C. Vessels registered in another state using Michigan waters for 60 days or less
• D. Privately owned fishing boats under 16 feet

Answer: (B)

In Michigan, canoes and kayaks are categorized as non-motorized vessels and, as such, do not require registration. This is due to legislation that typically applies only to motorized vessels or larger boats. Since canoes and kayaks are lightweight and are primarily paddled, they are exempt from registration laws. Privately owned rowing boats over 16 feet and fishing boats under 16 feet, while they may not be motorized, often still require registration for legal usage, particularly when they are longer than specified lengths. Additionally, vessels registered in another state that are used in Michigan waters for 60 days or less can operate without needing to register in Michigan, provided they are appropriately documented in their home state.

In Michigan, canoes and kayaks are categorized as non-motorized vessels and, as such, do not require registration. This is due to legislation that typically applies only to motorized vessels or larger boats. Since canoes and kayaks are lightweight and are primarily paddled, they are exempt from registration laws.

Privately owned rowing boats over 16 feet and fishing boats under 16 feet, while they may not be motorized, often still require registration for legal usage, particularly when they are longer than specified lengths. Additionally, vessels registered in another state that are used in Michigan waters for 60 days or less can operate without needing to register in Michigan, provided they are appropriately documented in their home state.