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Old 07-28-2010, 12:55 PM   #40
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The registration sticker for kayaks idea has been discussed here before. Remember that the registration fees boaters pay goes to several uses, out of every registration:

(a) $7.50 lake restoration and preservation fund
(b) $1 fish and game search and rescue fund
(c) $5 compensation for processing the registration
(d) $5 statewide public boat access fund
(e) $2 tidal or coastal waters, harbor dredging and pier maintenance fund

I believe that kayaks directly benefit from a,b, and d. A small fee for an annual sticker would be fair. Now I know people (like me) usually have a strong negative reaction to any new taxes, but someone needs to pay for these services, I believe a user fee is more equitable than funding from the general fund.
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