"Licensing private hire jet skis is not something the council has done before."

But you can practically see the pound signs in their eyes, can't you?

The use of private hire jet skis on waterways in Suffolk has been scrutinised after a district council decided it would launch a consultation on whether it should be licensing them or not.

Members of the East Suffolk Council licensing committee met on Monday to discuss the issue following the launch of a business in the area earlier this year.

Well, at least they decided to consult, I suppose...

Oh, wait!  

Under Section 94 of the Public Health Act Amendments Act 1907, jet skis let out for hire must be licensed by the council.

Then...why the consultation? 

The consultation will only focus on jet skis let out to hire and not those used by private owners.

The ones not for hire run silently and produce no pollution, I suppose? 

Bathers, be sensible! Build your nests somewhere else! You too, seals...

 
H/T: Dave Ward via email