Regulation .05 Watercraft Specifications – Vessel Specific.
Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., COBRA § 21.02.04.05 (2026)
Regulation .05 Watercraft Specifications – Vessel Specific.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Boats.
A permit holder operating a boat in a WQMA shall ensure the boat has:
(1)
A minimum length of 12 feet;
(2)
A maximum length of 20 feet;
(3)
A beam width of no less than 48 inches; and
(4)
A depth of no less than 18 inches.
B.
Canoes.
A permit holder operating a canoe in a WQMA shall ensure the canoe has:
(1)
A minimum length of 12 feet;
(2)
A maximum length of 20 feet; and
(3)
A beam width of at least 35 inches.
C.
Kayaks.
(1)
A permit holder operating a kayak in a WQMA shall ensure the kayak has:
(a)
A minimum length of 12 feet; and
(b)
A maximum length of 20 feet.
(2)
A permit holder may operate a pedal kayak in a WQMA.
(3)
Kayaks designed by the manufacturer to have insertable motors may be operated in a WQMA if:
(a)
no motor is used in the kayak; or
(b)
an electric motor complying with <cite data-path="21.02.04.03">Regulation .03 of this chapter</cite> is used in the kayak.
D.
Rowing Shell.
A permit holder operating a rowing shell in a WQMA shall ensure the rowing shell has:
(1)
A minimum length of 12 feet; and
(2)
A maximum length of 20 feet.