§ 2124. Filing of regulations.
§ 2124. Filing of regulations. A copy of the regulations adopted pursuant to this subchapter and any amendments thereto shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. This subchapter and the regulations of the Department shall be published by the Department in convenient form and distributed to or made available to all […]
§ 2125. Penalties; jurisdiction.
§ 2125. Penalties; jurisdiction. (a) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this chapter, except §§ 2113(e), 2116(b), (c), (d), (e) and (f), or any regulation promulgated thereunder, shall for the first offense be guilty of a class D environmental violation. For each subsequent like offense occurring within 12 months of a prior conviction, the […]
§ 2111. Declaration of policy.
§ 2111. Declaration of policy. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the General Assembly and the purpose of this subchapter to improve boating safety and to foster greater development, use and enjoyment of all the waters of the State by encouraging and assisting participation by the State, the boating industry and the […]
§ 2126. Arrest without warrants.
§ 2126. Arrest without warrants. (a) Any Fish and Wildlife Agent or police officer of this State authorized to make arrests for violations of this title and regulations promulgated thereunder is further authorized to arrest a person without a warrant at the scene of a boating accident upon reasonable and probable cause to believe, based […]
§ 2112. Definitions.
§ 2112. Definitions. Unless as otherwise provided for in this section or Department regulations, the definitions used in this chapter shall be the same as those used in the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 [46 U.S.C. § 4301 et seq.]. Other definitions are: (1) “Department” means the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, […]
§ 2113. Licensing and registration fees and waterway management fund.
§ 2113. Licensing and registration fees and waterway management fund. (a) All vessels subject to this subchapter shall be divided into classes as follows and subject to the appropriate registration fees: Class A—less than 16 feet $20 per year Class 1—16 feet or over and less than 26 feet in length $40 per year Class […]
§ 2113A. Licensing Agents; service charge; regulations.
§ 2113A. Licensing Agents; service charge; regulations. (a) The Department may authorize as many qualified persons as licensing agents as it deems necessary to effectuate the efficient distribution of boat registrations and boat ramp certificates. All new licensing agents shall be engaged in both retail sales and repairs of boats as a prerequisite for the […]
§ 2114. Regulations and standards.
§ 2114. Regulations and standards. (a) The Department shall issue rules and regulations for all vessels using state waters in accordance with the safety procedures outlined by the United States Coast Guard and present federal law. Every vessel shall be provided with the equipment prescribed by current United States Coast Guard regulations or Department regulations, […]
§ 2115. Applicability.
§ 2115. Applicability. (a) This chapter shall apply to vessels and associated equipment used, to be used, or carried in vessels used on waters subject to the jurisdiction of this State. (b) This chapter, except those sections where the content expressly indicates otherwise, does not apply to: (1) Foreign vessels temporarily using waters subject to […]
§ 2116. Operation of noncomplying vessels prohibited; careless operation; inattentive operation; reckless operation; assault by vessel in the second degree; assault by vessel in the first degree.
§ 2116. Operation of noncomplying vessels prohibited; careless operation; inattentive operation; reckless operation; assault by vessel in the second degree; assault by vessel in the first degree. (a) No person shall use or give permission for the use of any vessel to which this subchapter applies, unless the vessel is in compliance with the requirements […]