§ 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 […]
§ 2211. Definitions.
§ 2211. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subchapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) “Approved personal flotation device” shall mean any United States Coast Guard approved type I, II, III or V personal flotation device. […]
§ 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 […]
§ 2117. Release and use of information.
§ 2117. Release and use of information. (a) Any person may request vessel numbering and registration information from the Department, if such is retrievable from the vessel numbering system records of the State. When the Department is satisfied that the request is reasonable and related to a boating safety purpose, the information shall be furnished […]
§ 2118. Public facilities; administration and enforcement of subchapter.
§ 2118. Public facilities; administration and enforcement of subchapter. (a) The Department shall maintain and improve public facilities for launching of vessels in all counties of the State. (b) The Department shall assign a Boating Administrator who shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of office. The Boating Administrator shall train […]
§ 2119. Annual appropriation.
§ 2119. Annual appropriation. (a) For purposes of implementing this subchapter, there shall be appropriated annually the funds necessary to establish and maintain reasonable support in terms of equipment and personnel to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. Such support shall be based on the utilization of a Boating Administrator, Fish and Wildlife Agents […]
§ 2120. Regattas, motorboat races, marine parades, tournaments or exhibitions.
§ 2120. Regattas, motorboat races, marine parades, tournaments or exhibitions. (a) The Department may authorize the holding of regattas, motorboat or other boat races, marine parades, tournaments or exhibitions on any waters of this State. It shall adopt and may, from time to time, amend regulations concerning the safety of motorboats and other vessels and […]
§ 2121. Local regulations.
§ 2121. Local regulations. (a) This subchapter and other applicable laws of this State shall govern the operation, equipment, numbering and all other matters relating thereto whenever any vessels shall be operated on the waters of this State, or when any activity regulated by this subchapter shall take place thereon; but nothing in this subchapter […]