# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 8. Waters

### Subtitle 7. State Boat Act

#### Section 8-709.1

(a) This section applies to any public or private marina that is located on the navigable waters of the State.

(b) Except as provided under Sec. 9-333 of the Environment Article, on or after July 1, 1989, a person may not construct:

  (1) Any additional slips at an existing marina that would result in a total slip capacity of more than 10 slips; or

  (2) A new marina with more than 10 slips on the navigable waters of the State.

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Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)