Thats what they are taught downtown. I dont think it was "required" but a couple years ago. I agree that if you are nice to the officer then 9 times out of 10 you will be good to go. I have yet to take my boat out of state so I can just speak from what my aunt told me. She has worked for the county clerks office for years so I do believe her when she tells me it is not required in KY but required to haul your trailer out of state. It is more of a "cover your own arse" policy by the state I do believe and probably another way for the state to gain money honestly.