Re: [Paddlewise] Canoe and Kayak Registration

Dave, you may be able to influence the legislature in Oregon. Good luck.
Here in Ohio (older state, circa 1803) all watercraft require a
registration.  For canoe/kayak it is $15 for 3 years. Canoes / Kayaks don't
have to have a title, just bill of sale or equivalent (home built).  The
worst part is you have to put clunky numbers on your boat bow on both sides.
Number like OH 0784CX along with the registration sticker. Doable for
hard-shells, tricky for foldables. And you better make sure that you place
the registration sticker exactly 6" behind the number like so:
sticker |6"| OH 0784CX   Also, don't make any mistakes in placing the
sticker. If you put it on and then attempt to remove, it reads VOID across
the face.  Once you have a number, it is yours for life. Just get a new
sticker ($15) every 3 years.  Kind of like auto license.  Goes into the
state general fund.  Interchange with other states so you don't have to
register in other states.  

Got you irritated yet?  No?  Then keep in mind the joy of standing in line
for 1 hr to get your registration.  Same line as new auto license folks. No
shortcuts.  The license folks call it a bargin since you don't have to get
it every year like cars.

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Dave Kruger said:
	Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 08:00:15 -0700
	From: Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>
	Subject: [Paddlewise] Canoe and Kayak Registration

	There is a proposal before the Oregon Legislature to assess a
$15/year fee on
	all watercraft under 18 feet, to include canoes and kayaks. 

	This is new beans in Oregon. Heretofore only engine-powered craft
and sailboats
	over 19 feet (I think) were required to register and pay an annual
fee.

	I doubt the proposal has much chance of passage. However, it pays to
be
	prepared in a situation like this.

	Currently, the legislation has no language linking the fee to
benefits to
	paddlecraft:

	1. no stipulation it be used to develop access for paddle craft,

	and, 2. the great likelihood our measly fees will get lost in the
swamp of
	revenue from the marine fuel tax.  The State Marine Board uses that
revenue
	(which is enormous) to support boat ramp and float construction and
	maintenance.

	I'd appreciate receiving any language used in other states to tie
similar
	registration revenue to improvements in facilities for paddlecraft.
Or, failing
	that, language which ensures adequate representation of paddling
interests on
	your State Marine Board (or equivalent).

	Thanks a bunch.

	- -- 
	Dave Kruger
	Astoria, OR
	sea kayaker


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