# COMAR Title 08 — Department of Natural Resources

## Subtitle 04 — Boating

### Chapter 14 — Documented Vessels

#### Regulation .02 Exemptions.

*COMAR 08.04.14.02*

A. The following federally documented vessels may not be regarded as using Maryland waters for pleasure:

  (1) Commercially registered vessels that are:

    (a) For hire with a licensed captain on board;

    (b) Used exclusively by a marine school as a training vessel;

    (c) Used principally in the commercial fisheries of this State; or

    (d) Used exclusively to test marine equipment;

  (2) A vessel used for public service and owned by the United States government, another state, or any political subdivision;

  (3) A federally documented vessel in Maryland for storage, repairs, or resale, and not in use; and

  (4) A federally documented yacht on cruise through Maryland waters, visiting or in a race in Maryland, and which is determined to be used principally in another state.