| Finally some good news for the Florida Boat Industry | | | | marine industry, as well as stimulate businesses that |
| and for shoppers hoping to buy a boat here and | | | | support the marine industry." |
| enjoy the many pleasures of boating in Florida. Florida | | | | Some think Florida has a reputation for being an |
| Gov. Charlie Crist recently signed into law House Bill | | | | adversarial state to cruising boaters because we |
| 7031, which offers incentives to boaters visiting | | | | have more rules and regulations than some other |
| Florida to stay in Florida. AND spend their dollars here. | | | | states. Hopefully this new law combined with |
| A condensed explanation of the Bill is that it allows | | | | anchoring and tax laws that are beginning to show a |
| boaters that purchase a boat in Florida, or those who | | | | change toward more hospitable standards will help |
| bring a boat into the state for refit or repair 180 | | | | change their minds. |
| days before being subject to the state's sales and | | | | Bottom line...there is no better place to enjoy the |
| use tax. The old law allowed just 90 days. | | | | boating lifestyle than Florida. It is chocked full of |
| "Allows non-residents who purchase a boat in Florida, | | | | interesting anchoring options and marinas with local |
| or bring a boat into Florida for repair or alteration, to | | | | cuisine and interesting Florida characters. And right |
| remain in the state 180 days before becoming liable | | | | now during the slow economy you can find some |
| for the sales and use tax. Currently, the tax applies | | | | really fantastic deals on the boat of your dreams. |
| after 90 days. Allowing boat owners and their guests | | | | SO...come on down and enjoy! |
| to remain in Florida waters will stimulate Florida's | | | | |