§ 86.30 - What is the source of BIG funds?  


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  • § 86.30 What is the source of BIG funds?

    (a) BIG receives Federal funding as a percentage of the annual revenues to the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (Trust Fund) [26 U.S.C. 4161(a), 4162, 9503(c), and 9504].

    (b) The Trust Fund receives revenue from sources including:

    (1) Excise taxes paid by manufacturers on sportfishing equipment and electric outboard motors;

    (2) Fuel taxes attributable to motorboats and nonbusiness use of small-engine power equipment; and

    (3) Import duties on fishing tackle, yachts, and pleasure craft.