I would support a sticker with an identification number on it.
This would accomplish two things;
1. There would be a record in a database of the owner so that if the canoe, kayak or other currently unregistered vessel is found floating the NHMP or Coast Guard (I would not limit this regulation to inland waters) would be able to contact the owner to see if there is reason to launch a search and rescue or if the vessel just got loose.
2. It would help pay for the above search and rescue operations. As the popularity of these kinds of boats grow so does the accident and rescue rate.
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