upthesaukee
03-31-2007, 10:15 PM
It seems that more NH state legislators are looking for ways to increase the state coffers. It seems that a group of lawmakers led by Sen. Frank Pierce of Cumberland County wants to have registration fees in accordance with : 1). the value of the boat (and motor if an outboard) as determined by Kelly Blue Books for Boats; and 2). an added factor for boats capable of speeds higher than the proposed 45 MPH speed limit. Speed will be determined utilizing commonly accepted formulas currently adopted by insurance companies, which take into consideration the length, horsepower, and weight (gross weight of boat).
The higher the value of the boat and the faster the boat is (over 45 MPH), the more it will cost to register it here in NH.
The additional money will be spread proportionally between the Marine Patrol and the Department of Fish & Game (search and rescue costs), and will allow the Marine Patrol to purchase hi-tech speed monitoring devices and train personnel in their use.
The bill has been introduced into the Senate as a proposed senate law. The link to the full text of S100F is : Click_Here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools'_Day)
The higher the value of the boat and the faster the boat is (over 45 MPH), the more it will cost to register it here in NH.
The additional money will be spread proportionally between the Marine Patrol and the Department of Fish & Game (search and rescue costs), and will allow the Marine Patrol to purchase hi-tech speed monitoring devices and train personnel in their use.
The bill has been introduced into the Senate as a proposed senate law. The link to the full text of S100F is : Click_Here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools'_Day)