H.B. No. 3764
 
 
 
 
AN ACT
  relating to use of marine dealer, distributor, and manufacturer
  numbers and issuance of validation cards.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 31.041(d), Parks and Wildlife Code, is
  amended to read as follows:
         (d)  A dealer, distributor, or manufacturer of vessels in
  this state may use the dealer's, distributor's, or manufacturer's
  number for vessels the dealer, distributor, or manufacturer wishes
  to show, demonstrate, or test on the water of this state instead of
  securing a certificate of number for each vessel. The number shall
  be attached to any vessel that the dealer, distributor, or
  manufacturer sends temporarily on the water. For purposes of this
  subsection, "show, demonstrate, or test" does not include the use
  of a vessel for recreational purposes or for participation in a
  contest or event.  The commission, however, may establish rules
  concerning the issuance and price of validation cards permitting
  the limited and temporary use of vessels for recreational purposes
  or participation in contests or events.  Any fees collected by the
  department under this subsection shall be deposited in the game,
  fish, and water safety account established under Section 11.032.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2007.
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
 
         I certify that H.B. No. 3764 was passed by the House on May
  11, 2007, by the following vote:  Yeas 142, Nays 0, 2 present, not
  voting.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
         I certify that H.B. No. 3764 was passed by the Senate on May
  23, 2007, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate    
  APPROVED:  _____________________
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            _____________________
                   Governor