GOVERNOR CHRISTIE SIGNS BILL TO CREATE FREE SALTWATER FISH REGISTRY
(11/P21) TRENTON * Governor Christie signed a bill into law today that creates a free State
saltwater fishing registry in New Jersey, one that will comply with federal requirements and will not financially impact the State\’s saltwater anglers.
The creation of a State registry will allow New Jersey anglers to avoid a $15 saltwater registration fee imposed by the federal government as of Jan. 1.
\”Fishing from our shores has been and should remain free to our residents. Some simple pleasures in life should be not be subject to a new unfunded federal mandate,\’\’ said Governor Christie.
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