(1) All vessels, except seaplanes, shall have two (2) identical hull identification numbers permanently displayed and affixed in accordance with federal regulations.
(2) A person who builds or imports a vessel for his own use and not for the purposes of sale shall request a hull identification number from the director and affix the number as instructed.
(3) No person shall destroy, remove, alter, or cover a vessel hull identification number.
(4) The director may issue a hull identification number for any vessel in violation of the provisions of this section.