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 […]
Section 8-740.1 – Failure to Possess Ship-to-Shore Communication Device on Certain Vessels
(a) In this section, “ship-to-shore communication device” means a: (1) Ship-to-shore telephone; or (2) Another mechanical device that enables the crew and employees on a vessel to establish contact with a person on shore as may be necessary to seek assistance under all reasonable conditions and in an emergency. (b) This section does not apply to a vessel in […]
Section 8-741 – Marine Sanitation Device
(a) (1) For the purposes of this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Marine sanitation device” means any equipment on board a vessel which is designed to receive, retain, treat or discharge sewage and any process to treat sewage on board. (ii) “Marine sanitation device” includes: 1. Type I marine sanitation device, which produces an effluent having […]
Section 8-742 – Marine Sanitation Survey; Identification of and Adequate Facilities in Sensitive Areas
(a) Based on criteria including the protection of natural resources, health, and the environment, on or before April 15, 2000, the Department shall: (1) Conduct and complete, in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Amendments Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.) and the Clean Vessel Act of 1992 (P.L. 102–587), a survey of: […]
Section 8-743 – Personal Flotation Devices
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Child” means an individual who is under the age of 13 years. (3) “Personal flotation device” means a Type I, II, III, or V U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device that is: (i) The proper size for the child; and (ii) In good and serviceable condition. (4) (i) “Vessel” […]
Section 8-744 – Insurance Policy or Bond for For-Hire Water Carrier
(a) In this section, “for–hire water carrier” means a vessel used to accept or solicit passengers for: (1) Transportation between points along State waters in exchange for remuneration; and (2) Sightseeing and touring in State waters in exchange for remuneration. (b) Before the Department registers a for–hire water carrier, the Department shall require the for–hire water carrier to show, […]
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.