Buck this raises a very interesting question.

If the state will not collect user fees and launch fees because of the legal liabilities doesn't this also leave the CLA in the same predicament?

Would they not also have the same liability issues? It would seem if this goes through they put all the towns in very precarious liability position. Any one can claim the Lake Patrol is at fault because there are not enough officers to prevent some fool from injuring himself. Of course you could have a patrol officer on every boat and some body would figure out a way to get hurt.


Just how much enforcement is necessary? I must come into proximity of 20000 cars on my way to work each week and never get pulled over to check my lights, seatbelts, license, etc. Why do I get pulled over at least once a year to check for things such life vests, Registration, Fire extinguisher, and such. Why is it that I have been involved in tournaments for over 20 years from Buggs Island NC, The red river in Louisiana, The Mississippi In Quincy Ohio, Lake Erie Lake Ontario, Lake Champlain, the Patomic River. Lake Sacdaga and only been pulled over on Candlewood Lake for these complementry safety checks ?

Last year was the best, I was checked out twice in 5 minutes while using only my trolling motor at dusk. Was told on my second stop that he thought my factory installed bow light was not centered right. That is why he stopped me. That one is a classic