A Recreational Saltwater License for Rhody???

[Polish Prince]

Well - you guys are all about right! And I wish the RI folks the very best!!

I happen to live in a state (Florida) that has a recreational salt water fishing license and it is a good thing! I must confess, I was not happy with the idea at first but it has been handled very well!!

I am having a colleague over at the Div. of Marine Fisheries gather the data on specifically how the money collected is disbursed and I'll send you that info as soon as I get the auditors report.

However, there are a couple of things right off the top that contribute to success:
1) All monies collected go into a special trust find that is not available to the legislature nor can be rolled into the general fund.
2) The lions share of disbursements go toward law enforcement!!!!

Florida also has a tax on non-consumptive recreational gear like binoculars, kyaks, etc that likewise goes into a trust fund not available to the legislature or general fund. This money is then used strictly to purchase wetlands, watershed areas, river habitat and sportsmans improved access and security to these areas.

Maybe y'all have too many tax and spend left wing liberals in the area - ha ha ha --- Just having some fun based on posts from SOL.

Anyway - keep an open mind BUT-BUT-BUT raise the roof for special designation of the funds strictly back into fish stuff!!!

john