Is there a new law impacting fishing guides and charter boat operators in Pennsylvania?
Yes. On November 30, 2004, Governor Rendell signed into law Act 159 of 2004 (House Bill 2155). A portion of this act addresses fishing guide and charter boat operations. It makes it mandatory for fishing guides and charter boat operators to become permitted in order to operate in Pennsylvania. It authorizes the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to create regulations for the issuance of these permits.