Regulation .07 Watercraft Use in WQMAs.
Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., COBRA § 21.02.04.07 (2026)
Regulation .07 Watercraft Use in WQMAs.LinkCopy Citation
A.
A person may operate a watercraft in a WQMA if that person:
(1)
Has obtained a permit in accordance with <cite data-path="21.02.04.06">.06 of this chapter</cite>; and
(2)
Ensures the watercraft complies with the provisions of <cite data-path="21.02.04.06">.06 of this chapter</cite>.
B.
A permit holder operating a watercraft in a WQMA:
(1)
Shall ensure that:
(a)
Launch and recovery of the watercraft occurs at designated ramps;
(b)
The watercraft is securely locked at a designated area when not in use; and
(c)
The watercraft is kept between the chain or cable and the water.
(2)
May not:
(a)
Allow an unaccompanied person under the age of 18 to operate or occupy the watercraft unless accompanied by the permit holder;
(b)
Interfere with persons fishing; and
(c)
Operate the watercraft:
(i)
Between January 1 and February 28 annually, inclusive of leap years;
(ii)
Between sunset and sunrise;
(iii)
Between Liberty Road and Liberty Dam;
(iv)
Within 1500 feet of Prettyboy Dam;
(v)
With a number of occupants greater than authorized by the watercraft manufacturer;
(vi)
When a body of water is frozen or partially frozen; and
(vii)
Within a fish refuge area.