B.__The operator of a motorboat must have the temporary registration aboard at all times while the motorboat is in operation.

C.__After expiration of the 20-day period, the owner shall remove and discard the temporary 20-day boat number and display the permanent boat number and validation stickers assigned by the commissioner in accordance with section 13056, subsection 12, paragraph B.

§13061.__Permit to hold regatta, race, boat exhibition or

water-ski exhibition

1.__Permit required.__A person may not hold a regatta, race, boat exhibition or water-ski exhibition without a permit from the commissioner issued under subsection 2.__A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

2.__Issuance. The commissioner may issue a permit to a person permitting the person to hold a regatta, race, boat exhibition or water-ski exhibition on any of the internal waters of this State.

3.__Application. The person in charge of a regatta, race, boat exhibition or water-ski exhibition shall request the permit required under subsection 1 from the commissioner at least 15 days prior to the event.__The request must be in writing and must set forth the date, time and location of the event.__The person in charge of a proposed motorboat race shall send a letter of intent 60 days prior to the event to municipal officers of the municipality or municipalities in which the race will occur.__A copy of the letter of intent must be forwarded to the commissioner with the request for a permit to hold any motorboat race.

4.__Restrictions.__The following restrictions apply to permits issued under this section.

A.__The person obtaining the permit under subsection 2 is responsible for providing reasonable protection as prescribed by the commissioner from water traffic interference and hazards and shall take reasonable precautions to safeguard persons and property.