Bill > HB264

This bill amends Alabama's vessel (boat) registration laws to update registration fees, fee collection procedures, and fund distributions. The legislation increases registration fees for different vessel length classes, ranging from $23 for vessels under 16 feet to $103 for vessels 40 feet or longer, while maintaining a standard $2 issuance fee for each registration. The bill modifies how registration fees are distributed, directing $5 from each registration fee to the State Reservoir Management Grant Fund and the remaining funds to the State Water Safety Fund. Additionally, the bill introduces a $15 late registration fee for boat owners who fail to renew during their designated month or register their vessel on time. The bill also clarifies registration procedures, such as allowing initial registrations to be issued for less than a full year and establishing a staggered renewal system based on the first letter of the vessel owner's last name. The changes aim to streamline vessel registration processes and ensure appropriate funding for water safety and reservoir management programs, with the new regulations set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Government Affairs, Justice

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