# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 8. Waters

### Subtitle 7. State Boat Act

#### Section 8-744

(a) In this section, "for-hire water carrier" means a vessel used to accept or solicit passengers for:

  (1) Transportation between points along State waters in exchange for remuneration; and

  (2) Sightseeing and touring in State waters in exchange for remuneration.

(b) Before the Department registers a for-hire water carrier, the Department shall require the for-hire water carrier to show, to the Department's satisfaction, that the water carrier holds an insurance policy or a bond in an amount that is required of a motor vehicle carrying the same number of passengers in accordance with COMAR 20.95.01.18.

(c) The Department may adopt regulations to implement this section.

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