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This bill modifies the existing state laws regarding boat decal fees and their allocation, primarily focusing on ensuring that the $5 boat decal fee is used exclusively for the statewide public boat access program. Specifically, the bill updates references to boat registration statutes, clarifying that the $5 fee collected will be placed in a nonlapsing statewide public boat access fund and can only be used for the boat access program, with a small exception for funding principal and interest payments on bonds related to the Mount Sunapee state park beach boat ramp project. The bill also updates language related to the Lake Restoration and Preservation Fund, adjusting statutory references and maintaining the existing breakdown of the $9.50 boat fee allocation: $0.50 for lake restoration, $5 for controlling exotic aquatic weeds, and $4 for the milfoil and exotic aquatic plants prevention program. The changes aim to provide more precise language and prevent potential misuse or diversion of these specialized fees. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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