Maryland Administrative Code

.04 Upper Wicomico River. The Upper Wicomico River encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 21.028’ N., Long. 75° 37.282’ W., then running 145° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.958’ N., Long. 75° 37.220’ W., and running to the hea…

.01 Elk River. The Elk River encompasses all the waters of the Elk River and its tributaries, except the Bohemia River, northeasterly of a line beginning at Turkey Point, at or near Lat. 39° 26.97’ N., Long. 76° 0.60’ W., then running 137° (True) to Wroth Point, at or near Lat. 3…

.02 Upper Cabin John Creek. Upper Cabin John Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 27.528’ N., Long. 75° 56.975’ W., then running 123° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 27.407’ N., Long. 75° 56.732’ W., then running 192° (True) to a point, at o…

.03 Elk River (Elkmore). Elk River (Elkmore) encompasses the area enclosed by a line beginning at a point on shore, at or near Lat. 39°33.297’N., Long. 75°52.22’W., then running 107° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39°33.266’N., Long. 75°52.087’W., then running 196° (True) to …

.01 Pocomoke River. The Pocomoke River encompasses all the waters of the Pocomoke River and its tributaries upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 37° 57.800’ N., Long. 75° 39.350’ W., then running 82° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 37° 57.867’ N., Long. 75° …

.02 Pocomoke City Area. Pocomoke City encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 4.285’ N., Long. 75° 34.470’ W., then running 306° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 4.308’ N., Long. 75° 34.510’ W., and downstream of a line beginning at …

.03 Shad Landing Area. A. Shad Landing. Shad Landing encompasses the area southeast of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 8.535’ N., Long. 75° 26.465’ W., then running 260° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 8.532’ N., Long. 75° 26.490’ W., and northeast of a lin…

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Houseboat” means a boat constructed for use as a residence or used principally as a residence. (2) “Lake” means the area of pooled water within the watershed of Deep Creek…

.02 Boating on Deep Creek Lake. A. An individual may not have or use on the waters of the lake a vessel 26 feet or more in length overall, except for a: (1) Pontoon boat, which may not exceed 30 feet in length overall; (2) Vessel operating under a valid nonconforming use permit; …

.03 Speed Limits and Restrictions. A. Restricted Area — Inlet Between Beckman’s Peninsula and Harvey’s Peninsula. (1) Area. All of the waters enclosed by a line beginning at a point defined by Lat. 39°29.860' N, Long. 79°17.190' W; then running 80° True to a point defined by Lat.…

.04 Aircraft. Except for aircraft owned by government agencies, aircraft may not land on, remain on, or take off from the waters of the lake without obtaining advance written permission from the Department and Penelec.

.01 The Little Choptank River. The Little Choptank River encompasses all the waters of the Little Choptank River and its tributaries east of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 34.400’ N., Long. 76° 18.400’ W., then running 189° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° …

.02 Madison Bay. Madison Bay encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 30.777’ N., Long. 76° 13.207’ W., then running 271° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 30.782’ N., Long. 76° 13.458’ W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wa…

.03 Slaughter Creek. A. Area. All of the waters of Slaughter Creek south of a line beginning at a point on shore defined by Lat. 38°28.702' N, Long. 76°17.578' W; then running 93° True to a point on shore defined by Lat. 38°28.682' N, Long. 76°17.135' W and north of a line beginn…

.01 Purpose. A. This chapter is applicable to and designed for the protection of Jennings Randolph Lake as a natural resource and to provide a pleasant and safe family-oriented facility for the enjoyment of water-related activities. B. Jennings Randolph Lake is a U.S. Army Corps …

.02 Exceptions. This chapter does not apply to: A. Upon prior approval of the event by the Lake manager, the following activities: (1) Vessels engaged in a professional exhibition, (2) Regattas, (3) Boat races, (4) Marine parades, and (5) Tournaments or exhibitions; B. Law enforc…

.03 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Controlled dangerous substance” means those drugs listed in Criminal Law Article, §5-101, Annotated Code of Maryland. (2) “Diver down” means that a person is engaged in di…

.04 Boating on Jennings Randolph Lake. A. A person operating a vessel on waters of Jennings Randolph Lake shall comply with the Federal Inland Navigation Rules Act of 1980, 33 CFR 84—90. B. Except where specifically regulated in this chapter, an operator of a vessel on the Lake s…

.05 Noise Level Limits. A. A person may not operate, or give permission to operate, a vessel that emits a maximum noise level exceeding 90dB(A). B. Noise level limits shall be measured using the procedures contained in the marine environment noise level measurement procedure SAE …

.06 Personal Watercraft. A. Except as noted in this chapter, personal watercraft shall comply with the laws and regulations governing Class A vessels as set forth in U.S. Coast Guard regulations. B. A person may not operate or give permission to operate a personal watercraft for …

.07 Water Skiing. A. A person may not: (1) Operate a vessel while towing a person on water skis, surfboard, or similar device unless: (a) The operator is 12 years old or older, and (b) There is an observer who is 12 years old or older or the vessel is equipped with a wide-angle r…

.08 Sailboards. A. The operator of a sailboard may meet the requirement to carry one life saving device for each person on board by wearing the following equipment so that positive buoyancy is provided to the operator: (1) Neoprene wetsuit or drysuit; (2) Closed-cell foam design …

.09 Skin and Scuba Diving. A. Exception. The provisions of this regulation do not apply to professional skin or scuba divers: (1) Engaged in demolition, salvage, construction, rescue, or repair work during the regular course of business; and (2) Who are registered with the Lake m…

.10 Boating Safety Education Certificate. A. A person born after July 1, 1980, may not operate a vessel that is required to be numbered, without obtaining a certificate of boating safety education from this State or another state by satisfactorily completing a course of instructi…

.11 Operating or Skiing Under the Influence of Intoxicants. A. Possession or consumption of a nonprescription controlled dangerous substance anywhere on the Lake project is prohibited. B. A person may not operate a vessel: (1) With an alcohol concentration in the blood of 0.07 of…

.01 Blackwater River. The Blackwater River includes all the waters of the Blackwater River and its tributaries westerly of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 21.288’ N., Long. 76° 0.313’ W., then running 338° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 21.827’ N., Long. …

.02 Blackwater River Prohibited Areas. Except for employees and permitees of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and employees of the Department, an individual may not operate a vessel in the interior of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on the following portions of th…

.01 Smithville Lake. A. Smithville Lake means the area of pooled water at the headwaters of Smithville Ditch, a tributary of Marshyhope Creek north of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 46.428’ N., Long. 75° 43.852’ W., then running 89° (True) to a point, at or near…

.02 Unicorn Mill Pond. A. Unicorn Mill Pond means the area of pooled water at the headwaters of Unicorn Branch east of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 14.863’ N., Long. 75° 51.572’ W., then running 90° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 14.863’ N., Long. 75° …

.03 Urieville Community Lake. A. Urieville Community Lake means the area of pooled water at the headwaters of Morgan Creek northwest of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 16.740’ N., Long. 76° 1.4700’ W., then running 57° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 16.74…

.04 Wye Mills Community Lake. A. Wye Mills Community Lake means the area of pooled water at the headwaters of the Wye East River east of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.585’ N., Long. 76° 4.795’ W., then running 223° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.5…

.01 Bush River. The Bush River includes all the waters of the Bush River and its tributaries upstream of a line beginning at Lego Point, at or near Lat. 39° 20.210’ N., Long. 76° 15.252’ W., then running 58° (True) to Abbey Point, at or near Lat. 39° 20.970’ N., Long. 76° 13.687’…

.02 Upper Otter Point Creek. A. Upper Otter Point Creek includes all waters of Otter Point Creek and its tributaries upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 26.665’ N., Long. 76° 16.422’ W., then running 280° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 26.725’ N., …

.01 Chesapeake and Delaware Canal — Maryland Waters. A. All of the waters of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, east of a line beginning at a point on the shore of Welch Point, at or near Lat. 39°31.466'N., Long. 75°52.681'W., then running 137° (True) to a point on the southern s…

.01 Scope. A. The regulations of this chapter govern the use of jetpack vessels on all waters of the State. B. JetPack vessels shall comply with all laws and regulations governing Class A vessels including but not limited to: (1) Registration; (2) Operation; and (3) Navigation. C…

.02 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to develop comprehensive safety standards and registration requirements for jetpack vessels operated on the waters of the State.

.03 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Boat unit” refers to the portion of the jetpack vessel that contains the jet pump and water intake valve or valves. The boat unit includes: (a) A separately registered per…

.04 Restrictions. A. A person may not operate or give permission to operate a jetpack vessel in a reckless or negligent manner as set forth in COMAR 08.18.01.05. B. Except as provided in COMAR 08.04.08.03E, a person may not lease, hire, rent, operate, or give permission to operat…

.05 Special Operating Conditions. In addition to the restrictions set forth in COMAR 08.18.40.04, a person may not operate or give permission to operate a jetpack vessel in a porpoise like motion unless the water depth is a minimum of 25 feet. Cross References 08.18.40.04K

.06 Registration of Boat Units. A. Boat units are vessels as defined by Natural Resources Article, §8-701(s), Annotated Code of Maryland. B. All boat units shall have a valid: (1) Hull identification number; and (2) Vessel registration.

.07 Violation of Regulations. A person who violates any provision of this chapter is subject to the penalties and fines of Natural Resources Article, §8-2001, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.01 Purpose. A. The Forest Conservation Act of 1991 requires units of local government with planning and zoning authority to establish and implement local forest conservation programs, and provides for the Department's administration of forest conservation requirements, in the ab…

.02 Scope. A. This subtitle implements the provisions of Natural Resources Article, §§5-103 and 5-1601—5-1612, Annotated Code of Maryland, by providing for a local forest conservation program and the State forest conservation program, and provides guidance to units of local gover…

.03 Definitions. A. The terms in §B of this regulation have the meanings indicated. Terms used in this subtitle apply to both the local program and the State program. Terms not defined in this regulation have the meanings given to them in Natural Resources Article, §§5-103 and 5-…

.04 Application. A. Exemptions. The provisions of this subtitle do not apply to: (1) Highway construction activities under Natural Resources Article, §5-103, Annotated Code of Maryland; (2) Areas governed by the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Protection Law, Natural Resources Artic…

.05 Declaration of Intent. A. The purpose of the declaration of intent is to verify that the proposed activity is exempt under Natural Resources Article, §§5-103 and 5-1601—5-1612, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this subtitle. B. A person seeking an exemption under Regulation .0…

.01 General Requirements. A. A unit of local government having planning and zoning authority: (1) Shall adopt, by December 31, 1992, a local forest conservation program which meets or is more stringent than the requirements and standards of Natural Resources Article, §§5-1601—5-1…

.02 Criteria for Evaluating Local Programs. A. A local authority shall submit a proposed forest conservation program to the Department, for the Department's review and approval, which meets or is more stringent than the requirements of Natural Resources Article, §§5-1601—5-1612, …

.03 Local Program Filing Requirements. A. The local authority shall include in its application for the Department's approval: (1) Information required in Regulation .02 of this chapter; (2) A letter requesting approval, signed by the appropriate official; (3) Three copies of prop…

.04 Biennial Review. A. The Department shall conduct a review of each local program at least every 2 years from the date the program is approved. B. The review shall consist of: (1) Documentation from the local authority which includes the: (a) Number, location, and type of proje…