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Authorities say tougher penalties needed to make serious dent in drunken boating
It was a scene straight from an action movie. A couple had their boat out on Saguaro Lake in September when the husband, who was driving, noticed a boat heading directly for them. At the wheel of the other boat: a man authorities say was well over the legal limit.
Despite high ranking in accidents, Arizona one of few states with no boater-education law
PARKER - La Paz County Sheriff's Lt. Alan Nelson guides his patrol boat across the choppy waters of the Colorado River, keeping a careful watch for those breaking the law or endangering themselves and others. He approaches a small boat towing a tube and cuts back on the throttle, addressing the seven people aboard. "How old are the kids?" he shouts.
State agency touts programs letting hunters transfer big game permits to charities, kin
When a hunter gets a big game permit, it's a bit like winning the lottery. In fact, it is a lottery: This year's draw granted about 119,000 permits out of 258,000 applications.
Compliance with law requiring $25 decals for OHVs below expectations in first year
Supporters hoped a state law requiring owners to purchase $25 decals to operate off-highway vehicles would raise $4 million to $6 million annually to help fund rider education, law enforcement and other projects.
Lawmaker: New booklet on OHV laws and riding tips important to preserving sport
A new booklet summing up Arizona's off-highway vehicle laws and offering tips for responsible riding is an important step in preserving the sport here, a state lawmaker says.
