I have not been able to sort out the specifics, by state, of registration which have been reported here so far, but I am curious what the pattern is. If folks respond re: what their state does, I will make a summary and report back on my findings. A. Does anyone know which states **require** registration of paddlecraft (aka sea kayaks and canoes). B. For those states which **do** require registration: 1. How much is the annual fee? 2. What is the "return" for registration? IOW, does the state devote some funds to paddlecraft launching sites or marine trails or somesuch? Or, is there no clear return? (Note: the claim which I think one state makes that registration makes it more likely a stolen craft will be returned is bogus: those numbers can be removed easily. The boat ID number is a better ID, and on my yaks, removing the number requires damaging the surface of the yak -- a clear indication of a stolen boat.) -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri May 26 2000 - 22:38:00 PDT
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