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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".27" citation="COMAR 08.07.06.27" title_num="08" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="06" heading="Private Vessels.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An individual may launch a vessel only in designated areas.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Gasoline Engines. Except by park personnel in the performance of their duties, a vessel with a gasoline engine may not be operated on a lake, pond, or other impoundment of water in a State park. The Service may waive this prohibition for programs and events sponsored by the Department of Natural Resources.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Restricted Areas. Vessels are prohibited in swimming areas and other designated areas.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Limited Capacity of Lake. The number of private vessels permitted on a lake at a given time may not exceed the posted limit.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Swimming from Vessels. An individual may not swim or dive from a vessel in a lake or impoundment operated by the Service.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Harbor of Refuge. Except in designated areas or when used as a harbor of refuge, the overnight storage of private vessels in a State park is prohibited.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>