Regulation .03 Watercraft Specifications.
Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., COBRA § 21.02.04.03 (2026)
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A.
In addition to the vessel specifications in <cite data-path="21.02.04.05">regulation .05 of this chapter</cite>, a permit holder operating a watercraft in a WQMA shall ensure that the watercraft:
(1)
Is in compliance with applicable federal and State boating safety requirements;
(2)
Is buoyant if submerged through use of:
(a)
Permanently installed air chambers; or
(b)
Flotation materials.
(3)
Is constructed of:
(a)
Marine plywood a minimum of ¼ inch thick;
(b)
Wood plank;
(c)
Metal;
(d)
Fiberglass; or
(e)
Plastic.
(4)
Is propelled by:
(a)
Rowing;
(b)
Sculling;
(c)
Pedaling; or
(d)
A battery-powered electric motor in accordance with <cite data-path="21.02.04.03|B.">§B of this regulation</cite>.
(5)
Is equipped with:
(a)
One wearable personal flotation device for each person on board;
(b)
One throwable personal flotation device for watercraft longer than 16 feet;
(c)
A means of producing a sound such as a:
(i)
Whistle;
(ii)
Bell; or
(iii)
Horn.
(d)
Closed compartments under seats or thwarts;
(e)
Double bottoms that:
(i)
Are not sealed to the hull; or
(ii)
Are not completely filled with flotation materials.
(f)
Closed storage compartments; and
(g)
Permanently installed fuel tanks that contain a fire extinguisher.
B.
A permit holder operating a watercraft with a battery-powered electric motor in a WQMA shall ensure the battery powered electric motor does not exceed a maximum output of 18kW.
C.
The City may remove a watercraft from a WQMA whose occupants are found in violation of <cite data-path="21.02.04">this chapter</cite>.