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Patrick Signs Mass. Saltwater Fishing License Law

Chris Boardman

Story Created: Nov 24, 2009 at 12:21 PM EDT

Story Updated: Nov 24, 2009 at 12:21 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) - Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a law requiring
state licenses for saltwater fishing in Massachusetts.

The Department of Fish and Game will propose an individual
permit fee of $10 to take effect in January. The revenue will be
deposited in the state's Marine Recreational Fisheries Development Fund.

The federal government is requiring the registries as a means of
measuring non-commercial fishing activity on the nation's coasts. If states don't create their own programs, the federal government will require anglers to register online or by telephone for a free from $15 to $25.

Some critics question the need for a permit to fish in the ocean
and have also raised privacy concerns. And they say they suspect low initial fees will be raised once fishermen are registered.

Patrick signed the bill late Monday.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Wednesday, Dec 2 at 11:28 AM Axman wrote ...

No free meals in MA!

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