February 2, 2012
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Schumer urges creation of official boater inspection sticker system on Hudson
WASHINGTON – Implementation of an
official inspection sticker program to better coordinate boater patrols
on the Hudson River to avoid boaters from being stopped repeated is being
proposed by US Senator Charles Schumer.
He called on the US Coast Guard to meet with the Marine Trades Association
of New York, Boating Safety Advocates and local law enforcement to advance
discussions.
The lawmaker said creating a sticker system that is recognized by all
levels of law enforcement has the support of the boating community, and
several Hudson Valley law enforcement agencies have expressed an openness
to participate in the system.
Schumer would like a meeting before the spring boating season to have
the plan in place in a timely fashion.
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