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California Air Resources Board (CARB) will consider adopting such
draconian engine emission regulations that would require existing
boats to be scrapped and multi-million dollar new boats to be
purchased, forcing ticket prices to be raised by 2-3 times existing
prices. Not only could this mark the end for California
sportfishing and whale watching boat owners but it would also make
ocean access so costly that many current anglers won't be able to
afford it. 

These regulations are not only a direct threat to family businesses
and outdoor tourism, but future access to offshore fishing and
marine life. As boats are removed from the water, fishing
participation rates will decline and so will fishing license sales
that fund critical offshore and inland conservation and fishery
programs - programs that are essential to environmental
sustainability and access to plentiful fish.