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I am one among many fishermen and CA resident that disapproves of
these measures. 

I, like everyone else, am all for environmental regulations that
save our oceans. I am pleased that our bluefin tuna populations
survived the mass slaughter of the 50s, and that I am alive to
experience their return this last year. I volunteered as an angler
for the CCFRP research in the California Marine Protected areas,
and witnessed the impact of humans on the environment, and the
benefits of MPAs.

This does not mean, however, that we should start flinging
regulations left and right that are not economically feasible.
These passenger boat regulations have the potential to cause
insurmountable economic disaster by killing the CA sport fishing
industry for good. 80% of sportfishing boats are based on
fiberglass and wood, and cannot be expected to be replaced in such
a small time frame, especially given material shortages and price
increases. The price of these boats go up to $1 million, and, due
to supply shortages, inflation, and mass employee walk-offs,
replacing entire boats is not at all affordable by any just means.

We already saw a large push to oust Newsom from office and replace
him with a republican executive. If mistakes such as these continue
to be made, and damage the fabric of the CA economy, we will likely
see political repercussions like this, due to immense
dissatisfaction with the management of the Golden state. 

I urge all board members to reconsider before pushing these
regulations. Please consult with any specialists before pursuing
these solutions, as any capable macroeconomists would scoff at the
idea of such an ill considered proposal being passed.

- A concerned citizen