If you rEgister before January 1, 20011 for the SAlt Water Registry it is Free and your card is good for 1 year. Save the $15.00
PART 600-MAGNUSON-STEVENS ACT PROVISIONS
Subpart P--Marine Recreational Fisheries of the United States
§ 600.1410 Registry process.
d. NMFS will issue a registration number and certificate to registrants. A registration number and certificate will be valid for one year from the date on which it was issued.
Here is a working link to the Final Rule PDF. Large file 2.59 mb. Section mentioned is on page 60.
https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/aboutus/organization/downloads/Saltwater_Angler_Registry_Final_Rule.pdf
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Capt Bob