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Adding fuel to the fire, the law's critics have humorously suggested that it could extend to the most mundane backyard activities, like lakeside kiddie pools. If your child's pool exceeds 1,292 gallons, do you need a permit? The answer, according to some interpretations, might be yes. Permit fees would start at just $6 for a week but could escalate dramatically—sometimes jokingly to $129.99 for 48 hours—with fines of $500 for unauthorized activity.
The law's scope seems limitless—for now—covering anything that touches water unless it's an official, motorized vessel. Advocates claim the goal is safety and environmental protection, but critics see it as a money-making scheme.