I think there will be many for sale as well. That is quite fine, as there are plenty of people that will use them and chip in the decal fee.
Honestly I am not sure how many more times the overall group of boaters (power, paddle and sail) can be divided. These dividing issues are becoming tiresome.
If you register your boat, you get a decal good for ONE paddle craft.
If you purchase your hunting license, you get a decal good for ONE paddle craft.
If you purchase a decal for a paddle craft, you get a decal good for ONE paddle craft.
Have more than one paddle craft, the additional are on you. Property location should not be an exemption (that is also a choice).
There needs to be a Commercial tag that is reasonable that covers a certain number of boats. I have discussed this exact issue with a family member that is a Registered Maine Canoe Guide. He thinks it is a great idea, but would think that something should be put in place as a commercial fleet fee, I happen to agree.
The idea that someone is not going to purchase a new canoe @$600 and up or kayak @$200 and up, just because of a $10 decal is laughable. Right up there with "if they didn't have us waterfront tax payers, this town would fold" crowd. Get a grip on things, step aside and see how many join the line!
I would rather have a fee attached to something that I choose to participate in than a tax that I don't benefit from!
Almost everything we discuss on this Forum is related to a choice we made willingly. I did not choose to be represented by many of our elected officials, but I chose to live where I do and play how I play! If the government selects the activities I choose as a cash cow, then so be it, I again am saddled with another decision!
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