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American League of Anglers and BoatersAbout ALABThe American League of Anglers and Boaters has recently championed the extension of the Sport Fish Restoration Act in the House. The bill, also know as Wallop-Breaux returns excise taxes to the fishing and boating communities in an effort to enhance both groups. The bill is part of the larger transportation bill which recently passed the Senate. The Sport Fish Restoration Act set up the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund as the collection point for these and other excise taxes on fishing gear. Altogether the fund amounts to about $450 million dollars each year, which is ultimately parceled to state fish and wildlife agencies as a primary source of their overall funding. Motor boat and small engine fuel taxes make up $284 million of that amount. The current tax is 18.3 cents per gallon, yet only 13.5 cents out of that 18.3 are currently being channeled to the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund. The new legislation would ensure the full amount is channeled to the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund. House Passes Transportation Bill
American League of Anglers and Boaters
Posted on Fri, 03/18/2005 - 11:55.
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