? on NJ fisher man registration

[WATSNEXT]

 Is it NOW mandatory to register ??

Is it free to register ?( like last year )

Do you still have to register if you registered last year ?

[IrishAyes]

Q 1 - Yes

Q 2 - Sort of

Q 3 - Yes

1 = It is mandatory to register, however, 'it has been said' that the state will not enforce it, they will be issueing warnings.

2 = It will be free when the state finalizes the registry and has it approved by the feds. This is supposed to happen within the next couple of days.

3 = Your last year's registry is good for one calander year. Check the date of expiration on your old card.

[Bucktail]

 

https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/register/q_2011_intro.jsp

[WATSNEXT]

Thanks Joe...

What does "sort of " mean ?? Noaa says I have to give them $15 to register ...

I'm reading it's free .....Where do I register for free ??

[Bucktail]

The bill providing for a free registry was passed a few months ago.  However, NJ has still not implemented a system to register.  They have until, I believe, May 20th or so to get this done.

[WATSNEXT]

Thank you

[IrishAyes]

Like Bob said. It was approved, etc.

I said 'sort of' because it was passed by the state but it won't be free until they finalize it. If you register with the feds you will be charged $15.