# 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.

## Regulation .07 Watercraft Use in WQMAs.

Balt., Md., COBRA § 21.02.04.07 (2026)

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.