Watercraft Amendments
What changed between versions
Created a new annual 'Boating Grant Tax' on registered vessels to generate revenue for the Utah Boating Grant Account, which funds boat ramps, shoreline protection, and search and rescue equipment.
Adjusted the dollar amounts for the uniform statewide registration fees for various watercraft types, including personal watercraft, sailboats, and motorboats of different lengths.
Refined the definition of 'canoe' to explicitly include kayaks, racing shells, and rowing sculls, and clarified that canoes with outboard motors are still considered canoes.
Updated the definition of 'utility boat' to specify requirements for bench seating, hull material, and the exclusion of decking or permanent canopies.
Amended registration requirements to mandate payment of the new Boating Grant Tax alongside the standard registration fee.
Set the effective date for the entire bill to January 1, 2026.
