Another NOAA registry question- potential temporary loophole?

[wb]

It's worded as "non-exempt anglers who registered in 2010 and are still required to do so have one year from their initial registration date to renew."

Can anyone confirm if my understanding is correct? If I registered on 1/1/10 it works against me? As I understand it, if I had bought the NY license (which I did) and not registered with NOAA, then initially NOAA- registered on 12/31/10 (free), I would not need to reregister until 12/31/11. That would be free SWF for '11. But no, I was proactive and now since I need to reregister for '11 it is not my initial registration so I will have to pay. 

Once again I am penalized because I did the right thing. Just like uninsured motorist insurance. Pay more because you obey the law to compensate for those that don't.

Of course I'm probably reading it wrong or reading too much into it. Clear as mud.

[IrishAyes]

Your new reg will be valid for one year from the time you apply for it. Register today, you don't pay. 

[Capt. Carl]

Yup,
just did it for my for hire vessel catagory(even tho im exempt under my North East MultiSpecies Charter Permit) and i am good thru Dec 1st 2011.

i will do an individual angler one on myself at the end of this month as well.

 

[njdiver]

PART 600-MAGNUSON-STEVENS ACT PROVISIONS

Subpart P--Marine Recreational Fisheries of the United States

§ 600.1410 Registry process.

d. NMFS will issue a registration number and certificate to registrants. A registration number and certificate will be valid for one year from the date on which it was issued.


Here is a working link to the Final Rule PDF. Large file 2.59 mb. Section mentioned is on page 60.

https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/aboutus/organization/downloads/Saltwater_Angler_Registry_Final_Rule.pdf

[Scott G.]

It's worded as "non-exempt anglers who registered in 2010 and are still required to do so have one year from their initial registration date to renew."

Can anyone confirm if my understanding is correct? If I registered on 1/1/10 it works against me? As I understand it, if I had bought the NY license (which I did) and not registered with NOAA, then initially NOAA- registered on 12/31/10 (free), I would not need to reregister until 12/31/11. That would be free SWF for '11. But no, I was proactive and now since I need to reregister for '11 it is not my initial registration so I will have to pay. 

Once again I am penalized because I did the right thing. Just like uninsured motorist insurance. Pay more because you obey the law to compensate for those that don't.

Of course I'm probably reading it wrong or reading too much into it. Clear as mud.

https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/register/q_q5c.jsp

Guys i guess its the same sort of question as Warren, I also fish the Raritan Bay and probably 1/2 the time you are in NY waters so you have to purchase a NY MarineFish License at the cost of $15.00 So if you go on the NOAA site and click on the question i posted it says you do not need to register because you purchased a license from NY. Is this correct ??

[Hunter 2]

I registered again for free and advised all who fish with me to do so as well. Although I still have to purchase a non-resident New York SAltwater license $15 and a freshwater License $70 for when I go to Lake George and Salmon fishing on the Salmon river. I also Have to purchase a non-resident N.Carolina license for when I go to my parents house. And if we enter Virginia waters on dads boat to fish the Chesapeake Bay guess what?? More $$$

[Scott G.]

   O.K. TOUGH GUY I WILL REGISTER THEN