On 1/8/2012 10:13 PM, Tim wrote:
http://www.news-press.com/article/20120108/NEWS0101/301080033/Students-must-pass-test-get-boating-ID-card?odyssey=mod|newswell|text||s
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The only problem I see with it is how well can the ID be enforced by
conservation or other water authorities. AND Will it help to curb
accidents?

Beats me.

What say ye, Greg and Wayne...
They are doing the same thing here and elsewhere. It is some pressure
from Federal Govt and some from meddling nanny staters. You cannot
operate a canoe here without the certificate, which you pay for and is
spent for bird watchers trails or whatever.
The test is insignificant. It is basically registering you.
You cannot fish or paddle a canoe or even park without a certificate,
permit or fee.
Florida isn't much fun anymore. You feel like you need a console full of
bills and fresh credit cards to go through the state.
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