The spread of invasive species is a real threat. Regardless of how informative a tutorial could be there are many that won’t see or read or know how to prevent. Some just won’t take time to have a clean boat, or just plain overlook or forget. The threat is very real. It can destroy a beautiful thing. That being said, the costs potentially can be prohibitive if you only fish each lake a time or two. If the cost were offered on a pay each visit basis at say $5-$10 with an annual option of the $60 then it would be easier to swallow. Additionally, in Colorado where I fish occasionally, they put a“seal” on the boat after use so you are good to go for next trip.

So if you go outside the bounds of the restriction there are no ruffled feathers. In fact I appreciated that you to stated this as I realize I'm not the only guy who does the same.
I did look up your last entry with Washington AIS course. Bingo, I found it. Now all I need to find is some time to study it. If it is really a good tutorial I would like to plaster it in front of all I know. I think we do all care. But the bottom line for you is thanks for sharing that tip.
I'm now looking at how they can fight this at the DNA level?

Honda has taken over the outboard motor market . They are dependable, and all your fish and game,coast guard,sheriff marine boats and most recteational boaters use them. They use very little gas especially the lower HP motors. I have a 30hp ,electric start,electric tilt, I submerged for 4 days in the delta ,pulled plugs drained water, changed oil and filter and started right up. haven't changed the water pump in 4 years and still pumping strong.I burn all the gas out of motor after every use and it fires up every time I use it,which is quite frequently.Honda makes a great outboard just like there cars.I recommend it 100% ,THE STURGEONGENERAL.

Non -motorized is the definition of small boat
The ASI permit is only applicable to Lake Whatcom and Lake Samish. There is a discount if you take the online course. The course is simple way to make people understand invasive species. If one can pass the course, they should not be at the helm of a boat anyway. It is so simple.
As for the inspection, I have always had very pleasant people check my boat out. They look to see that the boat does not have weeds, water or growth on the boat. The only acton they require is that the engine be dropped all the way down to be sure it is not holding water. In the case of rain, there is no silly crap about the boat no being dry.
Bottom line: You should be doing everything required by the inspectors anyway. Only selfish, irresponsible people would not be doing what is required each time they pull out, either at the launch or when they get home. It is those selfish , irresponsible people that the inspectors are there for.
As for the cost, it is not cheap to have a couple (4 on weekends) employees trained and on sight at both lakes 7 days a week. I have never waited in line more than 5 minutes. That being said, I do not use those two lakes on weekends or holidays. The inspection also takes about 5 minutes.
Type of Permit Cost Discounted Cost with AIS Awareness Course
Annual Registered Permit $60 $50
Annual Small Vessel Permit $30 $20
Annual Non-Motorized Permit $10 free
Three Day Pass $20 not applicable
One Day Pass $10 not applicable
Decontamination Services Fee $25 not applicable