Re: [Paddlewise] Re: Maine governor looks to assess fee on canoe, kayak owners

From: William Jennings <will_at_bigwoodenradio.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 10:46:28 -0600
Iowa charges a nominal fee every two years and
funds go to the county-level DNR.  Canoes and Kayaks
and smaller sail boats all fall into the same category.

We are required to affix registration stickers, as well as
boat ID License numbers of certain height and contrasting color,
so that all are visible on the bow. It uglies a boat, no question.
It's not uniformly enforced, but folks have been caught in a bind
when a DNR officer is on the hunt....same with PFDs, etc.

On the other hand, it's still possible to have a comprehensive
boat owner's policy rider on a kayak for a minimal rate....though
mine requires the boat to be registered and appropriately affixed.

-wj


Will Jennings
Lecturer, Rhetoric Department
152 English-Philosophy Building
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa  52242
Office: 319-335-2593
Home: 319-337-7770
william-jennnings_at_uiowa.edu
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