Vessel Registration; amends boater registration fees and their distribution

HB 264 consolidates Alabama's current vessel registration fee structure, replacing the separate length-based fee and flat $5 fee with a single, unified fee per vessel class. It affects all boat owners who register vessels in Alabama, including livery boats and dealers. The bill updates how registration fees are distributed: the consolidated fee funds the State Water Safety Fund (for administrative costs) and sends $5 monthly to the State Reservoir Management Grant Fund. Key provisions clarify that fees cover registration processing but do not fund law enforcement salaries beyond Marine Patrol-specific needs. The bill maintains existing fee amounts per vessel size category (e.g., $18 for boats under 16 feet) while simplifying the payment structure.