Re: [Paddlewise] Taxing/Registering Kayaks and Canoes

From: Joe Pylka <pylka_at_castle.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 20:38:56 -0400
From: Victoria LOdge <

>In Pennsylvania, there is a rule that says to use State waters, you have to
>get a boat licence, no matter what kind of boat you have.  I think it's
>about $10 per boat (Glenn?)  but I don't remember for sure. If you're
>paddling on private waters you don't have to have it.

        As in another message,  no, it is not a license it is registration.
For Each Boat!!!  I would have been happier if it had been a license...
probably cheaper because it would be me rather than the boats that would
have been registered (and paid for).  PAF&B has various rationalizations why
this should be so.  Only PAF&B believes them.
        It's $10 for two years.  Initially there could be a $2 handling fee
if you go through a county court or directly with the Commission.
        BEWARE!!!  F&B allows their agents, e.g. boat marinas and supply
stores, to charge a handlling fee but do not limit it in any way.  I have
heard of people paying up to $25 for this,,,,

JP


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