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rick35 · 10-08-2018, 07:05 PM

From the 10/8 Union Leader:

Kayak registration?

[State Rep Jeff] Goley said he plans to try again on an idea that’s been rejected by the legislature in the past — a $10 registration fee for canoes and kayaks. Boat owners pay from $24 to $34 depending on the size of their boat.

Waterfront property owners in the past have complained that they should not have to pay to launch a canoe or kayak from private property.

“My legislation will say only those using public access must have a decal,” said Goley. “That will be easy to police coming on and off the water, and won’t affect cabin owners and hotels along the lakes.”

Another idea is to allow Fish and Game to retain the revenue from fines paid for violations related to the department’s activities, like hunting without a license.

“Instead of taking that to the courts, which overburdens the courts, we could have a hearing officer conduct hearings like the Department of Safety does for minor violations, and keep the fine revenue in house,” said Goley.

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rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 709 Thanks: 55 Thanked 170 Times in 104 Posts	Kayak fees back in the news From the 10/8 Union Leader: Kayak registration? [State Rep Jeff] Goley said he plans to try again on an idea that’s been rejected by the legislature in the past — a $10 registration fee for canoes and kayaks. Boat owners pay from $24 to $34 depending on the size of their boat. Waterfront property owners in the past have complained that they should not have to pay to launch a canoe or kayak from private property. “My legislation will say only those using public access must have a decal,” said Goley. “That will be easy to police coming on and off the water, and won’t affect cabin owners and hotels along the lakes.” Another idea is to allow Fish and Game to retain the revenue from fines paid for violations related to the department’s activities, like hunting without a license. “Instead of taking that to the courts, which overburdens the courts, we could have a hearing officer conduct hearings like the Department of Safety does for minor violations, and keep the fine revenue in house,” said Goley.