The bill amends several sections of the Idaho Code concerning recreational fees, particularly focusing on vessel registration and the introduction of a new invasive species protection fee. Key changes include an increase in annual registration fees for vessels, with the fee for vessels 0-12 feet in length rising from $20.00 to $21.00, and for vessels over 12 feet, the base fee increasing from $20.00 to $21.00, plus an additional $2.00 per foot for each foot over 12 feet. A new waterway access fee is also introduced, costing $10.00 for Idaho-registered motorized vessels and sailboats, and $31.00 for those documented through the U.S. Coast Guard or registered outside Idaho, while nonmotorized vessels will incur a fee of $8.00.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new Off-Road Motor Vehicle Account, repealing the previous account related to off-road vehicles, and includes provisions for handling fees and technical corrections across various sections of the Idaho Code. It also increases administrative fees for vessel licenses and snowmobile certificates, modifies winter recreational parking permit fees, and specifies that authorized vendors will retain a handling fee for each permit sold. The amendments aim to enhance the management and funding of recreational vehicle programs, improve safety, and ensure compliance with state regulations, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-7008, 67-7008A, 67-7014, 67-7103, 67-7104, 67-7106, 67-7115, 67-7116, 67-7118, 67-7122, 67-7124, 67-7126, 67-7128, 67-7130, 57-1901