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 8-725.4 – Speed Limits on Severn River; Penalties
(a) A person may not operate any vessel on the Severn River from April 15, 1989 to October 15, 1989 in excess of 40 miles per hour during the following days and times: (1) A Saturday; (2) A Sunday; (3) A State holiday; and (4) Any other day from sundown to sunrise. (b) (1) A person who violates any provision of this […]
Section 8-725.5 – Noise Levels for Vessels Operated in Tidal Waters
(a) The provisions of this section do not apply to persons who regularly catch or harvest seafood for sale while actually engaged in the catching or harvesting of the seafood. (b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a person may not operate a vessel on the waters of the State so as to exceed […]
Section 8-725.6 – Speed Limit on Seneca Creek
(a) A person may not operate a vessel on Seneca Creek in Montgomery County at a speed in excess of 6 knots. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine of not less than $25 and not exceeding $200 […]
Section 8-725.7 – Speed Limit on Certain Areas of Monocacy River
(a) A person may not operate a vessel on the Monocacy River between Starner’s Dam and the upstream island in Carroll and Frederick counties at a speed in excess of 6 knots. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a […]
Section 8-725.8 – Marine Gatherings
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Marine gathering” means an intentional congregation of at least 100 vessels in the waters of the State that, by its nature, circumstances, or location, creates extra or unusual hazards to life or property. (ii) “Marine gathering” does not include: 1. A race, a regatta, a parade, an […]