The bill amends several sections of the Idaho Code to update the fee structure for recreational vehicles, including vessels, snowmobiles, and off-highway vehicles (OHVs). Key changes include an increase in annual registration fees for vessels, with fees for vessels 0-12 feet 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 invasive species protection fee is introduced, requiring a $10.00 fee for motorized vessels and sailboats registered in Idaho, and a $31.00 fee for those documented outside the state. Additionally, administrative fees for vessel licenses and snowmobile certificates are increased, and winter recreational parking permit fees are raised.

The bill also establishes a requirement for rental off-highway vehicles to display a $30 rental validation sticker, with nonresident OHV user certificate fees increasing from $12 to $30. It creates an "OHV recreation account" to manage funds from OHV certificates and user fees, with allocations for law enforcement and OHV-related projects. The Off-Road Motor Vehicle Advisory Committee's structure is modified to ensure representation from various OHV user groups, and an off-road motor vehicle account is established to fund OHV facilities and education programs. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective 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