06-18-2018, 02:18 PM
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]I’ve been saying this for several years now – the Utah AIS program is a complete joke. Because of the total lack of seriousness about the problem by Utah Officials (at ALL agencies), the AIS problem is inevitable in Utah. There is absolutely no way – given the current level of concern by the state – the AIS will be stopped. Slowed down – maybe. Stopped – no way.[/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]The AIS fee added to all registered boats was a major FUBAR by none other than that dimwitted State Senator Scott Jenkins. I sent emails and phone calls his way when he proposed this ludicrous piece of garbage law and notified him about the major shortfalls in it. Fell on deaf ears. His dimwitted mind was made up and his attitude that he is much better at knowing what’s good for the state than us mere citizens who he works for. My state Representative was also contacted and understood the fallacy of dimwit’s legislation, but he couldn’t convince him to change it either. AAAARRRGGH![/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]So now, all Utah residents that have REGISTERED watercraft pay an extra $10 that is put into the AIS Program. However, the law that required the fee doesn’t specify how or where the money will be spent; just that it goes into the AIS Program. And unregistered watercraft don’t pay any fee. And non-residents don’t pay a fee for ANY type of watercraft used within the state of Utah.[/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]Am I doing my part to not spread this AIS? Yes, to the very best of my ability. I can’t speak for others, but from the stories like this thread, I can guess that not everybody is as conscientious. So yeah, the AIS problem is here to stay in Utah and coming to a body of water near you – eventually.[/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]I’ve been saying this for several years now – the Utah AIS program is a complete joke. Because of the total lack of seriousness about the problem by Utah Officials (at ALL agencies), the AIS problem is inevitable in Utah. There is absolutely no way – given the current level of concern by the state – the AIS will be stopped. Slowed down – maybe. Stopped – no way.[/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]The AIS fee added to all registered boats was a major FUBAR by none other than that dimwitted State Senator Scott Jenkins. I sent emails and phone calls his way when he proposed this ludicrous piece of garbage law and notified him about the major shortfalls in it. Fell on deaf ears. His dimwitted mind was made up and his attitude that he is much better at knowing what’s good for the state than us mere citizens who he works for. My state Representative was also contacted and understood the fallacy of dimwit’s legislation, but he couldn’t convince him to change it either. AAAARRRGGH![/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]So now, all Utah residents that have REGISTERED watercraft pay an extra $10 that is put into the AIS Program. However, the law that required the fee doesn’t specify how or where the money will be spent; just that it goes into the AIS Program. And unregistered watercraft don’t pay any fee. And non-residents don’t pay a fee for ANY type of watercraft used within the state of Utah.[/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]Am I doing my part to not spread this AIS? Yes, to the very best of my ability. I can’t speak for others, but from the stories like this thread, I can guess that not everybody is as conscientious. So yeah, the AIS problem is here to stay in Utah and coming to a body of water near you – eventually.[/#800000][/font]
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Bob Hicks, from Utah
I'm 81 years young and going as hard as I can for as long as I can.
"Free men do not ask permission to bear arms."
I'm 81 years young and going as hard as I can for as long as I can.
"Free men do not ask permission to bear arms."