Section 8-733 – Security Interest — Adoption of Regulations
The Department shall adopt the necessary regulations to implement the provisions of §§ 8-729 through 8-732 of this subtitle.
Section 8-734 – Security Interest — Disclosure of Information
A secured party named in a certificate of title, on written request of the owner, shall disclose any pertinent information as to the security agreement and the indebtedness secured by the security agreement in accordance with § 9-208 of the Commercial Law Article.
Section 8-735 – Security Interest — Exclusive Method
The method provided in §§ 8-729 through 8-736 of this subtitle of perfecting and giving notice of security interests is exclusive.
Section 8-736 – Security Interest — Forms; Investigations
(a) The Department shall prescribe and provide suitable forms of applications, certificates of title, notices of security interests, and all other notices and forms necessary to carry out §§ 8-729 through 8-736 of this subtitle. (b) The Department may make necessary investigations to procure information required to carry out §§ 8-729 through 8-736 of this subtitle.
Section 8-737 – Historical Watercraft Identification Plaque
(a) A person may obtain a historical watercraft identification plaque from the Department for a boat that is: (1) 25 years old or older; and (2) Powered by the boat’s original type of power plant. (b) The fee for a historical watercraft identification plaque is $25. The identification plaque shall be valid for the life of the boat. (c) The […]
Section 8-738 – Operating Vessel While Under the Influence of or Impaired by Alcohol And/or Drugs
(a) Subject to subsection (g) of this section, a person may not operate or attempt to operate a vessel while the person: (1) Is under the influence of alcohol; (2) Is impaired by alcohol; (3) Is so far impaired by any drug, combination of drugs, or combination of one or more drugs and alcohol that the person cannot operate […]
Section 8-738.1 – Operating Vessel While Under the Influence of or Impaired by Alcohol And/or Drugs — Testing Required
(a) If a person is involved in an accident while operating or attempting to operate a vessel that results in the death of, or a life–threatening injury to, another person and the person is detained by a police officer who has reasonable grounds to believe that the person has been operating a vessel or attempting to […]
Section 8-738.2 – Operating Vessel in Reckless or Dangerous Manner
(a) A person may not: (1) Operate a vessel recklessly or in a manner that may endanger another or the property of another on a bay, creek, lake, river, or stream in the State; or (2) Come into a wharf or bathing shore recklessly or in a manner that may endanger a person or property. (b) A person who […]
Section 8-739 – Penalties for Violations of 8-712, 8-712.1, 8-712.3, 8-713, 8-716.1 or 8-718
(a) Any person who violates any provision of § 8-712, § 8-712.1, § 8-712.3, § 8-713, or § 8-718 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to: (1) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $500; and (2) For any subsequent offense that occurs within 2 years of a prior violation, […]
Section 8-740 – Safety Equipment Violations
(a) If a person is convicted of 2 boating violations concerning the operation of, or safety equipment on, a vessel within a 2-year period of time, the person is required, as a condition of probation or sentencing, to complete successfully a boating safety education course that is offered or approved by the Department. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions […]