Maryland § 8-703.2

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-703.2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8-703.2.

    (a)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the Department may adopt boating regulations exclusively applicable to Jennings Randolph Lake.

    (b)    Regulations adopted under this section:

        (1)    Shall be developed in coordination with the State of West Virginia;

        (2)    Shall allow for joint enforcement of boating activities by Maryland and West Virginia authorities in accordance with the Jennings Randolph Lake Project Compact; and

        (3)    May differ from Maryland boating laws that would otherwise apply.

    (c)    Regulations adopted under this section may:

        (1)    Provide age limits for the operation of a vessel;

        (2)    Establish vessel noise limits;

        (3)    Impose safety requirements regarding vessels;

        (4)    Impose other standards and requirements for the operation of a vessel;

        (5)    Provide for rules of the road for vessels;

        (6)    Provide requirements regarding the operation of personal watercraft;

        (7)    Impose restrictions on the operation of vessels while towing an individual on water skis or similar devices; and

        (8)    Address other areas pertaining to activities at the Jennings Randolph Lake Project that the Department considers appropriate.

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