Post by Gsseagle on Feb 14, 2008 21:17:32 GMT -5
Pa Fish And Boat Commission has announced that Gov. Ed Rendell has signed a bill that allows the Fish Commision to charge a additional $.70 cent fee for issuing of each Pa Fishing license and permit. The reason for this fee, is the new addition of the P.A.L.S. electronic licensing system. The fish commission is charged this $.70 cent fee by the processor of the new licences. Apparently the collection of information is out sourced to an independent company that supplies the terminals. This bill allows the fish commision to pass this increased cost to the consumer (you). It will also apply to the purchase of a trout stamp. This will increase the cost of the license, with trout stamp to $1.40. This bill also addresses the issue of lost replacement license. The fee now for a replacement fishing licence with trout stamp is now $14.25. This will DECREASE to $6.70. I believe this due to the fact there is no actual trout stamp anymore. These prices will go into effect immediately.
Also note that the Pa Game Commission is also going to use the same system to issue hunting licences for the upcoming year. I assume we can expect the game commission to follow the same fee increase.
Also note that the Pa Game Commission is also going to use the same system to issue hunting licences for the upcoming year. I assume we can expect the game commission to follow the same fee increase.
