National Saltwater Angler Registry Impacts to NY Anglers
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NOAA/MRIP Saltwater Registry
There is some confusion circulating around between the NY State Marine Fishing License and the National Saltwater Angler Registry. The Federal Government has mandated all saltwater anglers be listed in a National Registry. Effective January 1 2011, anyone living in a coastal state that does NOT have a Marine Fishing License already in place will need to register with the National Registry.
New Jersey being the closest example of a state WITHOUT a saltwater license program in place. NJ anglers will be required to register with the Federal program to be compliant for the 2011 season. According to the NOAA site registration before 1/1/2011 is free with the cost after this date being $15.
As NY anglers are already aware the State voted for a NY Saltwater license in 2009 which has been in place since. NY anglers who already have their NY Saltwater license are EXEMPT from having to register with the Federal program. Folks who fish on NYS Licenses Charter/Open/Head boats are also EXEMPT as the boat carries the license for it’s fares.
Check out the NOAA/MRIP program’s website for the FULL story on the Registry and the planned benefits MRIP is supposed to provide the recreational saltwater fishing sector.
Tight Lines.........
Capt Paul Mandella
captpaul@maybetonightcharters.com
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