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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 08.04.06.01" title_num="08" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="06" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meaning indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Marina” means a facility for the mooring, docking, or storing of more than ten vessels on tidal navigable waters, including a commercial, noncommercial, or community facility.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Marine Gathering.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Marine gathering” means an intentional congregation of at least 100 vessels in the waters of the State that, by its nature, circumstances, or location, creates extra or unusual hazards to life or property.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Marine gathering” does not include:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>A race, a regatta, a parade, an exhibition, or other marine event for which a permit is required by the United States Coast Guard;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>A docking competition; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Vessels docked or moored at a marina.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Permit” means a marine gathering permit issued in accordance with this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>