(2) The identification number must be displayed in 3 parts. The prefix, which is the initial letters ME, designating the State of Maine, must be separated by a hyphen or space equal to the width of a letter, other than the letter "I," from the numerals that follow it. The suffix, which consists of the ending letter or letters which appear after the numerals, must be likewise separated from the numerals;

(3) The identification number must be displayed to read from left to right, of good proportion, with vertical block character capital letters and Arabic numerals, all of which must be not less than 3 inches in height and maintained in a legible condition at all times;

(4) No number other than the assigned boat number may be displayed on the bow of such a motorboat; and

(5) The validation sticker, as issued by the division, must be displayed approximately 3 inches behind the last letter of the identification number and on a level with the number on both sides of the bow viz.: ME-123- A.

C. The owner of a certificate of number terminated or invalidated under subsection 13 shall return it within 10 days of the termination or invalidation.

D. The owner of a watercraft that has been issued a certificate of number shall notify the commissioner in writing within 10 days of:

(1) The transfer of all or any part of the owner's interest, other than the creation of a security interest, in the watercraft covered by the certificate;

(2) The permanent removal of the watercraft from the State;

(3) The destruction or abandonment of the watercraft;

(4) The theft or recovery of the watercraft; or

(5) Any change in the owner's address.