# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 8. Waters

### Subtitle 7. State Boat Act

#### Section 8-739

(a) Any person who violates any provision of Sec. 8-712, Sec. 8-712.1, Sec. 8-712.3, Sec. 8-713, or Sec. 8-718 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

  (1) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $500; and

  (2) For any subsequent offense that occurs within 2 years of a prior violation, a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.

(b) Any person who violates Sec. 8-716.1 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years, or both.

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