To receive the full benefit of the reduced assessment, file this affidavit with the Assessor by February 15. If the affidavit is filed between February 16 and August 1, 80% of the reduced assessment is available.
Complete the following, as applicable
1
The applicant or organization is the owner of a vessel that is documented by the United States Coast Guard.
OR
2
The applicant or organization is the owner of a vessel that is registered by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
AND
3
Taking and possession of fish or other living resource of the sea for commercial purposes.
4
Instruction or research studies as an oceanographic research vessel. Attach evidence of official classification by United States Department of Homeland Security or Coast Guard, and attach a contract, statement, or agreement from a recognized college, university, government agency, private foundation, or organization outlining the nature of research and time duration.
5
Carrying or transporting seven or more people for hire for commercial passenger fishing purposes, and holds a current certificate of inspection issued by the United States Coast Guard (attach a copy). A vessel shall not be deemed to be engaged or employed in activities other than the carrying or transporting of seven or more persons for hire for commercial passenger fishing purposes by reason of that vessel being used occasionally for dive, tour, or whale-watching purposes. For purposes of this subdivision, occasionally means 15 percent or less of the total operating time logged for the immediately preceding assessment year.
If items 3 or 5 are checked, provide the Fish & Game Boat Number:
