Title 08 — Subtitle 18. Boating — Speed Limits and Operation of Vessels

Chapter 01. General

Regulation .01 Purpose.Link Copy Citation

The purpose of this subtitle is to develop a safe, comprehensive management plan for vessels on waters of the State, establish speed limits on certain areas, and designate some areas for specific use.

Regulation .02 Exceptions.Link Copy Citation

This subtitle does not apply to:

An activity listed below in this section, if approved by the Department or United States Coast Guard:

(1)

Vessel engaged in a professional exhibition,

(2)

Regatta,

(3)

Motorboat race, or other boat race,

(4)

Marine parade, or

(5)

Tournament or exhibition; and

Law enforcement vessels.

Regulation .03 Definitions.Link Copy Citation

In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

Terms Defined.

(1)

“Act” means the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 (85 Stat. 213 46 U.S.C. 1451, et seq.)

(2)

“Arc of swing” means the circumference of the circle the radius of which is formed by the mooring line and the chain and the vessel.

(3)

“Army Corps Permit for Controlled Water Ski Course” is a legal document issued by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers permitting the applicant to place anchors or similar devices on the bottom of State waters. The permit may contain specific requirements that shall be followed.

(4)

“Artificial ballast” means auxiliary or portable tanks or weights which distribute the weight in a vessel causing it to produce a large wake at slow speeds for the purpose of wake surfing.

(5)

“Boat speed” means speed through the water.

(6)

“Certificate” means any certificate of number.

(7)

“Certificate of title” means that certificate issued upon satisfactory proof of ownership made by an applicant to the Department.

(8)

“Channel” means that portion or portions of tidal waters which are either designated as a channel by navigational aids or which are the deeper part of a water body where the main current flows and which afford the best passage for vessels.

(9)

“Coach boat” means a vessel that accompanies a racing shell or racing scull that trains an individual crew and carries appropriate safety rescue equipment for the racing shell or racing scull.

(10)

“Controlled ski area” means an area marked by the Department which encompasses a slalom ski course which is permitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, (33 U.S.C. 403), as amended, and is designed, constructed and intended for controlled water ski practices.

(11)

“Dealer” means any person who engages in whole or in part in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging new and unused vessels, or used vessels, or both, either outright or on conditional sale, bailment, lease, chattel mortgage, or otherwise, and who has an established place of business for sale, trade, and display of vessels. A yacht broker is a dealer.

(12)

“Department” means the Department of Natural Resources.

(13)

“Designated rowing area” means an area which is designated by the Department for rowing activities by individuals in rowing shells or similar devices.

(14)

“DNR Controlled Water Ski Sticker” is a sticker issued by the Department to a water ski vessel and shall remain on the vessel unless the vessel is sold or modified.

(15)

“Group moorings” means the mooring by a person of three or more vessels.

(16)

“Immediate family” means spouse, son, daughter, mother, father, sister, brother, grandmother, grandfather, son-in-law, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandson, granddaughter, stepfather, stepmother, halfbrother, halfsister, stepson, or stepdaughter. The term includes persons so related by virtue of adoption.

(17)

“Individual moorings” means the mooring by a person of not more than two vessels.

(18)

“Issuing authority” means either a state that has a U.S. Coast Guard approved numbering system or the Coast Guard where a number system has not been approved.

(19)

“Manufacturer” means any person engaged in the business of manufacturing or importing new and unused vessels, or new and unused outboard motors, for the purpose of sale or trade.

(20)

“Modified” means a change to a vessel with a DNR Controlled Water Ski sticker by any of the following means: adding more than 750 pounds of ballast by any means that causes the vessel to create a wake that exceeds 6 inches, measured at a point on the closest shore; removal of the towing pylon, swim platform, rear facing seat, or mirror; or modifying the vessel from its overall original manufactured dimensions so that it is no longer capable of maneuvering the established course without damaging the required markers.

(21)

“Mooring” means a buoy, piling, stake, or other apparatus used to secure, berth, or moor vessels in the waters of the State. It does not include fixed piers connected to the shore or accessory structures directly related thereto that are subject to separate State approval procedures.

(22)

“Motorboat” means any vessel equipped with propelling machinery, whether or not the machinery is the principal source of propulsion.

(23)

“Operate” means to navigate or otherwise use a motorboat or vessel.

(24)

“Operator” means the person who operates or has charge of the navigation of a vessel.

(25)

“Owner” means a person, other than a lien holder, having property in or title to a vessel. The term includes a person entitled to use or possess a vessel subject to an interest in another person, reserved, or created by agreement and securing payment of performance of an obligation, but it does not include a lessee under a lease not intended as security.

(26)

“Person” includes:

(a)

The federal government, State, any county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State, or any of their units;

(b)

An individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, executor, administrator, fiduciary, or representative of any kind; or

(c)

A partnership, firm, association, public or private corporation, or any other entity.

(27)

“Public access point” means waterfront property open to the public to gain access to tidal waters.

(28)

“Public bathing beaches” means areas recognized by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) as defined in COMAR 26.08.09.

(29)

Purchase Price.

(a)

“Purchase price” means, for vessels sold by manufacturers, brokers, or dealers, the certified gross purchase price of the vessel and its equipment in the case of sales of new vessels and the resale of used vessels.

(b)

“Purchase price” means, for all other transactions, the total purchase price if verified by means of a certified bill of sale approved by the Department, or that valuation shown in a national publication of used vessels adopted for use by the Department, with the Department having discretionary power in determining the valuation.

(30)

“Racing shell” is a manually propelled vessel that is solely for competitive racing recognized by national or international racing associations for use in competitive racing and one in which all occupants row, scull, or paddle, with the exception of a coxswain, (if one is present). It is not designed to carry and does not carry any equipment, including safety equipment, which is not used for racing.

(31)

“Racing scull” is a manually propelled vessel that is solely for competitive racing recognized by national or international racing associations for use in competitive racing and one in which all occupants row, scull, or paddle, with the exception of a coxswain, (if one is present). It is not designed to carry and does not carry any equipment, including safety equipment, which is not used for racing.

(32)

“Riparian property owner” means a person possessing riparian rights, specifically including the right to gain access to tidal water.

(33)

“Sale” is defined pursuant to §§2-106(1) and 2-401(20) of the Uniform Commercial Code as amended.

(34)

“Ski jump course” means an area which includes a water ski jump ramp. The water ski jump ramp should be a minimum distance from shore of 125 feet, the minimum width of the body of water at the jump is 275 feet. The jump course includes boat guides and 150 m, 180 m, and 210 m buoys is approximately 920 feet long. Approximately 2,000 feet is the minimum straight distance needed for the jump course and ride out area. The jump course begins with the 180 meter cut out buoy and ends with the 100 meter end course.

(35)

“Slalom ski course” means an area approximately 850 feet in length by 75 feet in width, marked by inflated balls or bladders secured to anchors using flexible hose for the top 3 feet of connection, containing a maximum of 26 balls or bladders, and which is permitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, (33 U.S.C. 403), as amended, and is designed, constructed and intended for controlled water ski practices.

(36)

Speed Limits:

(a)

“Restricted 6 knots (6.9MPH)” means a person may not operate or give permission to operate a vessel more than 17 feet in length:

(i)

At a boat speed in excess of 6 knots (6.9 statute miles per hour, or 11.1 kilometers per hour); or

(ii)

To cause an objectionable or excessive wake.

(b)

“6 knots (6.9 MPH)” means a person may not operate or give permission to operate a vessel:(i) At a boat speed in excess of 6 knots (6.9 statute miles per hour, or 11.1 kilometers per hour); or (ii) To tow an individual on a ski, aquaplane, or similar device.

(c)

“20 knots (23 MPH)” means a person may not operate or give permission to operate a vessel at a boat speed in excess of 20 knots (23 statute miles per hour or 42.6 kilometers per hour).

(d)

“26 knots (30 MPH)” means a person may not operate or give permission to operate a vessel at a boat speed in excess of 26 knots (30 statute miles per hour or 55.6 kilometers per hour).

(e)

“35 knots (40.25 MPH)” means a person may not operate or give permission to operate a vessel at a boat speed in excess of 35 knots (40.25 statute miles per hour or 74.5 kilometers per hour).

(f)

“Minimum wake zone” means a person may not operate or give permission to operate a vessel in excess of the slowest possible boat speed necessary to maintain steerage under prevailing wind and sea conditions not to exceed 3 knots (3.5 statute miles per hour or 5.6 kilometers per hour).

(g)

“Idle speed” means the operation of a vessel at the slowest possible boat speed necessary to maintain steerage under prevailing wind and sea conditions not to exceed 3 knots (3.5 statute miles per hour or 5.6 kilometers per hour).

(37)

“State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

(38)

“State of principal use” means the state on whose waters a vessel is used or to be used most during a calendar year.

(39)

“Steerage” means the minimum rate of motion required for the steering apparatus (rudder or motor) of a vessel to have effect.

(40)

“Swim beach area” means an area inside a Public Bathing Beach that is marked with U.S. Coast Guard permitted boat exclusion markers for a swim area, and the owner or operator reserves the area solely for bathing, swimming or other public water contact activities. The area shall be in compliance with a MDE permitted beaches as defined in COMAR 26.08.09.

(41)

“Tidal waters” means those waters of the State affected by the ebb and flow of the tide.

(42)

Time Periods:

(a)

“All times” means the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. each January 1, and ending at 12 midnight each succeeding December 31.

(b)

“All year” means the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. each January 1, and ending at 12 midnight each succeeding December 31.

(c)

“Boating season” means the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. each April 15, and ending at 12 midnight each succeeding October 15.

(d)

“Nonboating season” means the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. each October 16, and ending at 12 midnight each succeeding April 14.

(e)

“Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays” means the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. each Saturday, and ending at 12 midnight each succeeding Sunday, and during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. and ending at 12 midnight each holiday officially recognized by the State of Maryland as listed by the Maryland Department of Budget and Management. For the purposes of this subtitle, the terms “holiday” and “State holiday” are to be considered equivalent.

(f)

“Sunrise to sunset” means the period during the daytime hours beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset, as computed by the U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C.

(g)

“Sunset to sunrise” means the period during the nighttime hours beginning at sunset and ending at sunrise, as computed by the U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C.

(h)

“Weekdays” means the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday and ending at 12 midnight the following Friday.

(43)

“USCG Permitted buoys” is a legal document issued by the U.S. Coast Guard permitting the applicant to place buoys or markers on navigable waters to mark an area.

(44)

“Use” means to operate, navigate, or employ a vessel. A vessel is in use whenever it is upon the water.

(45)

“Vessel” means any type of watercraft, other than a seaplane that is used or capable of being used as a means of transport on the water or ice as defined in 1 U.S.C. 3, and as amended by any subsequent USCG determinations. Ice boats are regarded as watercraft. The term includes the vessel’s motor, spars, sails, and accessories.

(46)

“Vessel number” means the USCG documentation number or the number issued by a state numbering system.

(47)

“Wake surfing” means free riding on a device similar to a surfboard behind an artificially ballasted boat at slow speeds (9—14 mph).

(48)

“Waters of the State” means any water within the jurisdiction of the State, the marginal sea adjacent to the State, and the high seas when navigated as part of a ride or journey to or from the shore of the State.

(49)

“Week” means any 7 consecutive days.

Regulation .04 Rules of the Road.Link Copy Citation

An individual operating a vessel on waters of the State shall comply with the:

(1)

Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980, 33 CFR §§83—90, as amended; and

(2)

International Navigational Rules Act of 1977, 33 CFR §§80—82, as amended.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a vessel at a speed which would be unsafe under the existing circumstances and conditions. In determining unsafe speed under existing circumstances and conditions, the following factors shall be taken into account:

(1)

State of visibility;

(2)

Traffic density;

(3)

Maneuverability of the vessel in prevailing conditions;

(4)

At night, the presence of background light intensity from shore lights;

(5)

Velocity of the wind;

(6)

Sea and current conditions;

(7)

Proximity of navigational hazards; and

(8)

Draft of the vessel in relation to available depth of water.

Regulation .05 General Operation of Boats.Link Copy Citation

A person may not operate or give permission to operate any motorboat or any vessel in a:

Reckless manner to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person; or

Negligent manner to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person.

Regulation .06 Water Skiing — Towed Devices Requirements.Link Copy Citation

A motorboat towing an individual or individuals on water skis, aquaplane, or other similar device shall keep at all times at least 100 feet from the shore, wharf, pier, piling, jetty, bridge structure or abutment, or an individual or individuals in the water. When passing another vessel, the operator of the towing vessel shall stay at least 100 feet away from the other vessel.

Towlines may not be more than 75 feet in length, except, when barefoot skiing, a tow line 100 feet in length may be used.

An individual or individuals may begin skiing from shore, boat deck, or wharf.

On the slack water areas above Dams 3, 4, and 5 on the Upper Potomac River, a motorboat may not tow more than two tubes or similar devices when the tow line is attached directly to the device.

Regulation .07 Operating Under the Influence of Intoxicants.Link Copy Citation

An individual may not operate a vessel on the waters of Maryland while under the influence of alcohol, or any narcotic, drug, or barbiturate.

Regulation .08 Boating on White Water Portions of Designated Stream Segments.Link Copy Citation

The provisions of this regulation apply to boating on any white water portion of stream segments designated in this regulation, but do not apply to stream segments not designated in this regulation.

For purposes of this regulation, “white water portion” means any portion of a designated stream segment which has any of the criteria characteristics described in §C of this regulation.

The Department of Natural Resources shall designate white water stream segments in accordance with the following criteria:

(1)

Class III (Intermediate). Rapids with moderate irregular waves occur, which may be difficult to avoid and which can swamp an open canoe. Complex maneuvers in fast current, and good boat control in tight passages or around ledges are often required. Large waves or strainers may be present but are easily avoided. Strong eddies and powerful current effects can be found, particularly on large volume rivers. Scouting is advisable for inexperienced parties. Injuries while swimming are rare. Self-rescue is usually easy, but group assistance may be required to avoid long swims.

(2)

Class IV (Advanced). Intense, powerful but predictable rapids occur, requiring precise boat handling in turbulent water. Depending on the character of the river, it may feature large, unavoidable waves and holes or constricted passages demanding fast maneuvers under pressure. A fast, reliable eddy turn may be needed to initiate maneuvers, scout rapids, or rest. Rapids may require moves above dangerous hazards. Scouting is necessary the first time down. Risk of injury to swimmers is moderate to high and water conditions may make self-rescue difficult. Group assistance for rescue is often essential, but requires practiced skills. A strong Eskimo roll is highly recommended.

(3)

Class V (Expert). Extremely long, obstructed, or very violent rapids occur, which expose a paddler to above average endangerment. Drops may contain large, unavoidable waves and holes or steep, congested chutes with complex, demanding routes. Rapids may continue for long distances between pools, demanding a high level of fitness. What eddies exist may be small, turbulent, or difficult to reach. At the high end of the scale, several of these factors may be combined. Scouting is mandatory but often difficult. Swims are dangerous, and rescue is difficult even for experts. A very reliable Eskimo roll, proper equipment, extensive experience, and practiced rescue skills are essential for survival.

(4)

Class VI (Extreme). One grade more difficult than Class V. These runs often exemplify the extremes of difficulty, unpredictability, and danger. The consequences of errors are very severe and rescue may be impossible. For teams of experts only at favorable water levels, after close personal inspection and taking all precautions. This class does not represent drops thought to be unrunnable, but may include rapids which are only occasionally run.

The Department of Natural Resources is designating the following stream segments for purposes of this boating safety regulation only, and intends no determination whether there is any right of public access to, navigation along, landing along, or egress from, any of these designated stream segments. This regulation does not apply to the use of vessels on non-white water portions of designated stream segments for any purpose other than access to white water. The designated stream segments are:

(1)

Class III — stream segments:

(a)

North Branch Casselman River — Dung Hill Road to Md. Rte. 495;

(b)

Potomac River — Dam No. 3, Harpers Ferry to Knoxville Falls;

(c)

Evitts Creek — Maryland line (Hazen Road) to North Branch Potomac River (Md. Rte. 51 bridge);

(d)

Flintstone Creek — Flintstone Creek Road to Town Creek (Old Rte. 40 bridge);

(e)

Fifteen Mile Creek — U.S. Rte. 40 to Potomac River (bridge at Orleans Rd.);

(f)

Middle Creek — Pennsylvania line to Toms Creek (Keysville Rd.);

(g)

Northwest Branch Anacostia River — U.S. Rte. 29 to Hyattsville (38th Avenue);

(h)

Patapsco River—Woodstock (Md. Rte. 125) to Gun Road;

(i)

South Branch Patapsco River — Woodbine (Md. Rte. 94) to Woodstock (Md. Rte. 125);

(j)

Gunpowder Falls — Prettyboy Dam to Md. Rte. 45;

(k)

Little Falls — Parkton (Md. Rte. 45) to Gunpowder Falls (Blue Mount Road);

(l)

Little Gunpowder Falls — Md. Rte. 147 to U.S. Rte. 40;

(m)

Deer Creek — Fawn Grove Road to Stafford Road;

(2)

Class IV — stream segments:

(a)

Bear Creek — U.S. Rte. 219 to Friendsville (Friendsville — Addison Road);

(b)

Georges Creek — Md. Rte. 36 bridge halfway between Midland and Lonaconing to Westernport (Md. Rte. 135 bridge);

(c)

Jennings Run — Barrelville (Rte. 36) to Wills Creek (Md. Rte. 36 bridge);

(d)

Middle Patuxent River — Md. Rte. 107 to Savage (Foundry Street);

(e)

Rock Creek — East-West Highway to D.C. line (Rock Creek Park);

(f)

Gunpowder Falls — Lower Loch Raven Dam to U.S. Rte. 40;

(3)

Class V — stream segments:

(a)

Youghiogheny River:

(i)

Millers Run (bridge on Oakland — Sang Run Road) to Sang Run Road,

(ii)

Sang Run Road to Friendsville (Rte. 42);

(b)

Potomac River — Great Falls (foot of falls) to Washington, D.C. (Chain Bridge Rd.);

(c)

North Branch Potomac River — Henry, W.Va. (W.Va. Rte. 90) to Bloomington, Md. (mouth of Savage River);

(d)

Savage River — Savage River Dam to North Branch Potomac River (Md. Rte. 135 bridge);

(e)

Wills Creek — Pennsylvania line near Ellerslie to North Branch Potomac River (levee at Md. Rte. 48 bridge);

(f)

Conowingo Creek — Oakwood to Susquehanna River (launching ramp — Conowingo Lake);

(4)

Class VI — stream segments: All the waters of the Potomac River — Great Falls area from the base of aqueduct dam to a line from the foot of the main falls on the Virginia shoreline to the Maryland shoreline below Olmstead Island.

Required Equipment.

(1)

An individual using a vessel, raft, or tube upon any white water portion of any designated stream segment shall wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type III or V personal flotation device (PFD) at all times. An individual taking part in supervised training or in International Canoe Federation (ICF) — American Canoe Association (ACA) sanctioned events may substitute a lifedeck personal flotation device (PFD) if it provides a minimum buoyancy of 6 kilograms (13.5 pounds).

(2)

An individual who is in charge of guiding a commercially hired vessel or vessels shall have in possession, at all times while navigating any designated stream segment, a first aid kit, such as the kit recommended by Eastern Professional River Outfitters, equipped for severe bleeding, shock or concussion, and fractures.

(3)

An individual in charge of a vessel being used on a white water portion of a designated white water stream segment shall have, at all times, grab loops or safety lines attached to the vessel.

(4)

An individual using a kayak or covered canoe vessel on a white water portion of a designated stream segment shall wear a safety helmet.

Voluntary Registration of Commercial White Water Outfitters and Guides.

(1)

A person who directly or indirectly receives any consideration for furnishing equipment, facilities, or services, or all of these, for white water boating, may register with the Department as a commercial white water outfitter.

(2)

A person who directly or indirectly receives any consideration for guiding vessels containing passengers on white water stream segments, may register with the Department as a commercial white water guide.

(3)

A person desiring to register as a commercial white water outfitter or guide shall apply annually on forms provided by the Department.

(4)

Criteria for Registration. Before registering a person as a commercial white water outfitter or guide, the Department shall determine that the person:

(a)

Carries sufficient liability insurance covering death or personal injury for the number of individuals who will use the outfitter's or guide's equipment on white water stream segments;

(b)

If registering as a guide, holds a CPR certificate or equivalent, or a Red Cross Advanced First Aid certificate or equivalent;

(c)

If registering as a guide, provides proof of degree of experience with specific types of vessels, which proof then shall be included on the State registration list.

(5)

The Department of Natural Resources shall make available to each registered commercial white water outfitter and guide information concerning white water boating safety.

(6)

The Department of Natural Resources shall make available to the public a list of the registered commercial white water outfitters and guides.

Regulation .09 Wake Surfing.Link Copy Citation

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a watercraft for the purpose of wake surfing less than 200 feet from a shoreline, marine structure (pier, dock, piling, jetty, bridge structure, abutment, bulkhead, regulatory buoy, channel marker, floating platform anchored to the bottom and used for embarking and disembarking from boats, swimming or water skiing) and other vessels operating in the area or at anchor or moored or an individual or individuals in the water.

Regulation .10 Artificial Ballast.Link Copy Citation

A manufacturer’s label shall be affixed to any portable ballast tank identifying the maximum capacity in gallons and/or weight in pounds and combined with the occupants may not exceed the maximum carrying capacity of the vessel as listed on the USCG loading label.

Chapter 02. Personal Watercraft

Regulation .01 Scope.Link Copy Citation

The regulations of this chapter govern the use of personal watercraft on all waters of the State.

Personal watercraft shall comply with all laws and regulations governing Class A vessels, unless otherwise noted in these regulations.

Regulation .02 Purpose.Link Copy Citation

In addition to these regulations, personal watercraft operated on the waters of Deep Creek Lake are subject to restrictions under COMAR 08.08.02.01J.

Regulation .03 Exceptions.Link Copy Citation

This chapter does not apply to:

Personal watercraft used solely for the purpose of emergency rescue operations and associated training programs;

The following activities, if approved by the Department of Natural Resources:

(1)

Personal watercraft engaged in a professional exhibition,

(2)

A regatta,

(3)

A motorboat race or other boat race,

(4)

A marine parade,

(5)

A tournament or exhibition.

Regulation .04 Definitions.Link Copy Citation

In this chapter the following terms have the meanings indicated.

Terms Defined.

(1)

“Class A vessel” means a motorboat less than 16 feet in length, as defined by the U.S. Coast Guard in 46 CFR §24.10-17.

(2)

“Personal watercraft” means a Class A vessel which:

(a)

Has an inboard motor which uses an internal combustion engine powering a water jet pump as its primary source of motive propulsion;

(b)

Is designed with the concept that the operator and passenger ride on the outside surfaces of the vessel as opposed to riding inside the vessel;

(c)

Has the probability that the operator and passenger may, in the normal course of use, fall overboard; and

(d)

Is designed with no open load-carrying area which would retain water.

(3)

“Specialty prop craft” means a vessel less than 16 feet in length similar in appearance and operation to a personal watercraft but the primary source of propulsion is a propeller. For the purpose of this chapter, a specialty prop craft shall be considered a personal watercraft.

(4)

“Restricted Visibility” means any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms or any other similar causes.

Regulation .05 Restrictions.Link Copy Citation

A person may not lease, hire, rent, operate, or give permission to operate a personal watercraft unless:

(1)

The operator is 16 years old or older; or

(2)

The operator attained the age of 14 years old or older and met the requirements of Natural Resources Article, §8-712.2, Annotated Code of Maryland, as of January 1, 1996.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a personal watercraft for the purpose of towing a person on water skis, aquaplane, or similar device, unless the personal watercraft:

(1)

Has a capacity of three persons that includes the:

(a)

Driver,

(b)

Rear facing observer, and

(c)

Water skier;

(2)

Is specifically designed for water skiing by the manufacturer.

A personal watercraft operator born after July 1, 1972 shall carry a certificate of Boater Safety Education pursuant to Natural Resources Article, §8-712.2, Annotated Code of Maryland.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate personal watercraft on the waters of the State, unless each person on board is wearing a Type I, Type II, Type III, or Type V personal flotation device approved by the United States Coast Guard.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a personal watercraft on the waters of the State:

(1)

Between sunset and sunrise; or

(2)

Within an area of restricted visibility.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate on the waters of the State a personal watercraft unless it is equipped with a self-circling device, or a lanyard-type engine cutoff switch.

Notwithstanding the requirements of §F of this regulation, a person may not operate or give permission to operate on the waters of the State a specialty prop craft, unless it is equipped with a lanyard-type engine cutoff switch.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate on the waters of the State a personal watercraft equipped by the manufacturer with a lanyard-type engine cutoff switch, unless the lanyard is operational and attached to the operator of the personal watercraft, the operator's clothing, or a personal flotation device worn by the operator.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate on the waters of the State a personal watercraft equipped by the manufacturer with a self-circling device, if the self-circling device or engine throttle has been altered in any way that would prohibit the self-circling device from operating in its intended manner.

Within the Maryland waters of the Atlantic Ocean, a person may not operate or give permission to operate a personal watercraft at any time:

(1)

Within 300 feet of people in the water or surf fishermen; and

(2)

At a speed of more than 6 knots within 100 feet of a wharf, pier, or jetty.

On Maryland waters other than the Atlantic Ocean, a person may not operate or give permission to operate a personal watercraft on the waters of the State at any time at a speed in excess of 6 knots within 100 feet of a shore, wharf, pier, piling, bridge structure or abutment, or people in the water.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a personal watercraft on the waters of the State at any time at a speed in excess of 6 knots within 100 feet of another vessel, except when required to maintain speed in a crossing or overtaking situation pursuant to the Federal Inland or International Navigation Rules.

A person may not operate a personal watercraft in a negligent manner. The following are examples of negligent operation and are not intended to limit the actions which may constitute negligent operation:

(1)

Jumping, or attempting to jump, the wake of another vessel, within 100 feet of the vessel;

(2)

Following within 100 feet of a water skier;

(3)

Weaving through congested vessel traffic;

(4)

Speeding on restricted areas; and

(5)

Operating a personal watercraft in a manner that endangers the life, limb, or property of a person, including the operator.

Any person who leases, rents, or otherwise receives consideration for the use of personal watercraft shall comply with COMAR 08.04.08.

Personal Watercraft Sticker.

(1)

An individual may not operate or give permission to operate a personal watercraft required to be numbered in this State on the waters of this State unless a regulation sticker supplied by the Department is attached to the personal watercraft.

(2)

The sticker shall be attached to the upper half of the vessel in such a manner that the operator can read the information on the sticker.

(3)

A personal watercraft livery owner, or agent, or employee may not sell, rent, or lease a personal watercraft in this State without the sticker attached in the manner required by this regulation regardless of whether the personal watercraft is required to be numbered in this State.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a personal watercraft in excess of idle speed in any waters of the State less than 18 inches in depth, except when required to maintain speed in a crossing or overtaking situation pursuant to the Federal Inland or International Navigation Rules. It shall be a rebuttable presumption that the operator is aware that the depth of the water is less than 18 inches if:

(1)

The area is marked as an idle speed limit area; or

(2)

The operator was previously issued a warning or citation for exceeding idle speed in the same area.

Regulation .06 Violation of Regulations.Link Copy Citation

A person who violates any provision of this chapter is subject to the penalties and fines of Natural Resources Article, §8-2001, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Chapter 03. Noise Level Limits of Vessels

Regulation .01 Exceptions and Conditions.Link Copy Citation

This chapter does not apply to:

(1)

A vessel or device used solely for the purpose of warning, protecting, or alerting the public of the existence of an emergency condition, including law enforcement and fire-fighting vessels;

(2)

An approved Department or United States Coast Guard activity listed below:

(a)

A vessel engaged in a professional exhibition,

(b)

A regatta,

(c)

A motorboat race, or other boat race,

(d)

A marine parade,

(e)

A tournament or exhibition;

(3)

A vessel displaying a valid seafood harvesters license number while actually engaged in the harvesting of seafood for sale;

(4)

A vessel being tested, repaired, or developed by a service person or by an American Power Boat Association (APBA) driver, or a sanctioning association recognized by the Department, during the hours between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; or

(5)

A vessel with a permit issued for economic hardship.

A current valid identification card issued by the APBA or sanctioning association identifying the driver shall be on board the vessel being tested, repaired, or developed by the APBA or other sanctioning association.

Vessels excepted under §A(4) of this regulation are required to:

(1)

Notify the Natural Resources Police regional office during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at least 24 hours, but not more than 72 hours, before operating the vessel being tested, repaired, or developed;

(2)

Provide the following information to the Natural Resources Police:

(a)

Name and address of the driver,

(b)

Name and address of the vessel owner,

(c)

Type and description of the vessel,

(d)

Vessel name or registration number, and

(e)

Date, time, and location of proposed operation;

(3)

Limit the number of tests per vessel to four in any 7-day period; and

(4)

Limit each test per vessel to a total test period of 30 minutes on the water.

Regulation .02 Definitions.Link Copy Citation

In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

Terms Defined.

(1)

“Background sound level” means wind effects, and sound emission from sources other than the vessel being monitored.

(2)

“Economic hardship” means a determination by the Department of Natural Resources that, in order to meet the noise level limits as established in Regulation .03 of this chapter:

(a)

A vessel must have a new muffler installed or the engine must be physically changed; and

(b)

The cost of the muffler or physical change exceeds 10 percent of the value of the vessel as shown in a national publication of used vessel values used by the Department.

(3)

“Muffler” means an exhaust system installed below or above the water line and a device that is capable of reducing the noise from the engine to levels that shall meet the noise level limits established by the Department.

(4)

“Service person” means a person who is employed as a marine engine mechanic, either for himself or by a bona fide engine or boat manufacturer, or marine service company.

Regulation .02-1 Incorporation by Reference.Link Copy Citation

Stationary Sound Level Measurement Procedure For Pleasure Motorboats, Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice, SAE J2005 (Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., December 1991) is incorporated by reference.

Regulation .03 Noise Level Limits.Link Copy Citation

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a vessel on the waters of the State that emits a maximum noise level exceeding 90 dB(a).

On the waters of Deep Creek Lake and from the mouth of the Northeast and Elk Rivers to include all tributaries including the Bohemia River and the C&D Canal, a person may not operate a vessel in such a manner to exceed the following vessel noise levels:

(1)

For engines manufactured before January 1, 1993, the noise level may not exceed 90dB(a).

(2)

For engines manufactured on or after January 1, 1993, the noise level may not exceed 88dB(a).

Regulation .04 Equipment.Link Copy Citation

A sound level meter shall meet the American National Standards Institute standard for sound level meters found in “ANSI S.1.4 Type 1 or Type 2 Specifications for Sound Level Meters” (1971, 1983), and “ANSI S.1.4A”.

Regulation .05 Testing Procedures.Link Copy Citation

The operator of the sound level meter for enforcement purposes shall be an officer with the Natural Resources Police who is qualified by training to operate sound level meters.

When a vessel is equipped with a muffler cutout, muffler bypass, or other device used to continually or intermittently bypass the muffler system, the sound level test shall be conducted with the device set at the highest producing decibel level.

Noise level limits on waters of the State shall be measured using the procedures contained in the marine environment sound level measurement procedure SAE J2005 which is incorporated by reference in Regulation .02-1 of this chapter.

Regulation .06 Repealed.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .07 Economic Hardship Permits.Link Copy Citation

The Licensing and Registration Service shall issue the permit on behalf of the Department.

The permit shall be kept on board the vessel and made available for inspection.

The permit shall be valid for 1 calendar year.

Application for a permit may be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources, Licensing and Registration Service.

Regulation .08 Mufflers.Link Copy Citation

A person may not own, operate, or give permission to operate on the waters of the State a vessel manufactured after January, 1990, that is not equipped with a muffler or system which muffles or suppresses engine noise to the established limits in Regulation .03 of this chapter. On the waters of Deep Creek Lake and from the mouth of the Northeast and Elk Rivers to include all tributaries including the Bohemia River and the C&D Canal, a vessel shall operate with a continuous muffler or noise suppression system and may not operate a device that bypasses, reduces, or eliminates the effectiveness of a muffler or engine noise suppression device or system.

Regulation .09 Penalties and Fines.Link Copy Citation

Violation of any regulation of this chapter is a misdemeanor and is punishable as provided in Natural Resources Article, §8-725.4, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Chapter 04. Safety Equipment

Regulation .01 Definitions.Link Copy Citation

In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

Terms Defined.

(1)

“Aground” means a vessel that is touching the bottom and unable to move.

(2)

“Underway” means a vessel that is not aground, at anchor, or tied to shore.

(3)

“Upper Potomac River” means that portion of the Potomac River and its tributaries above the Maryland/District of Columbia boundary near Little Falls.

Regulation .02 Life Saving Equipment.Link Copy Citation

The operator of each vessel not subject to inspection by the Coast Guard shall be required to carry one lifesaving device of a type approved by the Coast Guard for each person aboard.

In this regulation the term “vessel” has the meaning stated in COMAR 08.04.01.25 and includes any sailboat, ice boat, sailboard, canoe, kayak, rowboat, paddle boat, raft, or any other device capable of being used as a means of transportation on water or ice.

The operator of a sailboard may meet the requirement set forth in §A, of this regulation, by wearing the following equipment so that positive buoyancy is provided to the operator:

(1)

Neoprene wetsuit or drysuit;

(2)

Closed-cell foam design padded chest, waist, or seat harness; or

(3)

Combination of the equipment specified in §C(1) and (2), of this regulation.

From October 15 to May 15, inclusive, an operator of a sailboard shall wear a neoprene wetsuit or a drysuit which covers the entire torso of the body.

This regulation does not apply to any person participating in a sanctioned exhibition, regatta, marine parade, tournament, or any other vessel competition or event for which the Secretary or the Secretary's designee has granted written exemption.

Regulation .03 Equipment.Link Copy Citation

The classes of boats and vessels and the equipment required on them shall be controlled by those classifications and equipment requirements set out and contained within the Federal Boat Act of 1940, the Federal Boat Act of 1958, the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, Title 33, Sub-Chapter S, Code of Federal Regulations and Title 46, Sub-Chapter C, Code of Federal Regulations, and as they may be amended or superseded hereafter.

Regulation .04 Upper Potomac River Life Saving Equipment.Link Copy Citation

Except for persons aboard a vessel operating under a current Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection and in compliance with current Coast Guard regulations, a person aboard a vessel, raft, or tube shall wear a U.S. Coast Guard Approved Type I, II, III, or V personal flotation device (PFD) at all times while underway on the Upper Potomac River and its tributaries, during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. each November 15, and ending at 12 midnight each succeeding May 15.

At all other times a vessel, raft, or tube shall be equipped with a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type I, II, III, or V personal flotation device (PFD) for each person aboard while underway on the Upper Potomac River and its tributaries.

Chapter 05. Back River

Regulation .01 Back River.Link Copy Citation

Back River encompasses all the waters of Back River and its tributaries westerly of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 14.95' N., Long. 76° 24.05' W., then running 173° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 39° 14.30' N., Long. 76° 23.95' W.

Regulation .02 Long's Creek.Link Copy Citation

Long's Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 14.950' N., Long. 76° 24.260' W., then running 270° (True) to the opposite shore, at or near Lat. 39° 14.950' N., Long. 76° 24.415' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .03 Rocky Point.Link Copy Citation

Rocky Point encompasses the area beginning at the eastern tip of Rocky Point at or near Lat. 39° 14.955' N., Long. 76° 24.018' W., then running 175° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 14.923' N., Long. 76° 24.015' W., then running 216° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 14.897' N., Long. 76° 24.04' W., then running 267° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 14.890' N., Long. 76° 24.203' W., then running 303° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 14.950' N., Long. 76° 24.323' W., then running 90° (True) to the western tip of Rocky Point at Long's Creek , at or near Lat. 39° 14.950' N., Long. 76° 24.260' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Chapter 06. Bohemia River

Regulation .01 Bohemia River.Link Copy Citation

The Bohemia River encompasses all the waters of the Bohemia River and its tributaries easterly of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 29.295' N., Long. 75° 55.487' W. (Town Point), then running 229° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 39° 28.490' N., Long. 75° 56.668' W. (Ford Landing).

Regulation .02 Middle Bohemia River.Link Copy Citation

The Middle Bohemia River encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 28.300' N., Long. 75° 53.183' W.(Long Point), then running 19° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 39° 28.697' N., Long. 75° 53.005' W. (Parlor Point), and downstream of a line beginning at or near Lat. 39° 27.753' N., Long. 75° 52.135' W. (north end MD 213 bridge), then running 205° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 27.580' N., Long. 75° 52.240' W. (south end MD 213 bridge), including Manor Creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Regulation .03 Scotchman Creek.Link Copy Citation

Scotchman Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 27.720' N., Long. 75° 52.570' W., then running 144° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 27.665' N., Long. 75° 52.518' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone, all year.

Regulation .04 Great Bohemia Creek.Link Copy Citation

Great Bohemia Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 27.865' N., Long. 75° 50.230' W., then running 171° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 27.753' N., Long. 75° 50.208' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone, all year.

Regulation .05 Little Bohemia Creek.Link Copy Citation

Little Bohemia Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 27.257' N., Long. 75° 51.150' W., then running 194° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 27.123' N., Long. 75° 51.192' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone, all year.

Chapter 07. Chesapeake Bay

Regulation .01 Eastern Shore.Link Copy Citation

The Eastern Shore areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth in §§B—K of this regulation.

Fairlee Creek.

(1)

Fairlee Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 16.040' N., Long. 76° 12.358' W., then running 142° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 16.028' N., Long. 76° 12.347' W., and running upstream to a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 15.685' N., Long. 76° 12.667' W., then running 87° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 15.702' N., Long. 76° 12.250' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit during the boating season.

(2)

Fairlee Creek entrance channel encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 16.190' N., Long. 76° 12.668' W., then running 61° (True) to a point 200 feet northeast of U.S. Coast Guard Light "2F", at or near Lat. 39° 16.265' N., Long. 76° 12.497' W., then running 163° (True) to Fairlee Creek Entrance Channel Buoy "5" , at or near Lat. 39° 16.148' N., Long. 76° 12.450' W., then running 106° (True) to a point at the intersection of a jetty and the shore, at or near Lat. 39° 16.108' N., Long. 76° 12.268' W. and north of a line across Fairlee Creek beginning at a point on the west side of the creek, at or near Lat. 39° 16.040' N., Long. 76° 12.358' W., then running 142° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 16.028' N., Long. 76° 12.347' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit during the boating season.

Kent Island Narrows encompasses all of the waters of Kent Island Narrows south and west of a line beginning at Ferry Point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.815' N., Long. 76° 14.623' W., then running 179° (True) to a point on the shore at the south side of Kent Narrows, at or near Lat. 38° 58.603' N., Long. 76° 14.617' W., and north and east of a line beginning at a point at or near the shore at the southeast corner of the Kent Island Yacht Club, at or near Lat. 38° 58.013' N., Long. 76° 14.823' W., then running 173° (True) to a point near the N. end of the N. breakwater at Kent Narrows, at or near Lat. 38° 57.963' N., Long. 76° 14.815' W., then running 142° (True) along the breakwater to a point at or near the south end of the N. breakwater at Kent Narrows, at or near Lat. 38° 57.807' N., Long. 76° 14.657' W., then running 138° (True) to a point near DBN 5, at or near Lat. 38° 57.698' N., Long. 76° 14.530' W., then running 37° (True) to a point near the shore at Wells Point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.755' N., Long. 76° 14.475' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Kent Island Narrows Channel North Area. This area is enclosed by a line beginning at or near Lat. 38° 58.705’N., Long. 76° 14.620’ W., then running 60° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.753’N., Long. 76° 14.513’ W., then running 15° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.828’N., Long. 76° 14.488’ W., then running 330° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 38° 59.017’N., Long. 76° 14.625’ W., then running 329° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 38° 59.212’N., Long. 76° 14.775’ W., then running 57° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 38° 59.225’N., Long. 76° 14.748’ W., then running 150° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 38° 59.028’N., Long. 76° 14.603’ W., then running 150° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 38º58.830’N., Long. 76° 14.455’ W., then running 198° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.738’N., Long. 76º14.493’W., then running 243° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.707’N., Long. 76° 14.573’ W., then running 231° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.677’N., Long. 76° 14.620’ W., then running approximately 358° (True) to the point of beginning. In the event of shoaling in the channel the regulated area will shift to encompass the channel marked by the United States Coast Guard or its agent(s). Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

Knapps Narrows Area. This area is enclosed by a line beginning at or near Lat. 38° 43.030’N., Long. 76° 19.623’ W., then running 218° (True) to a point on shore at the southeast end of Knapps Narrows, at or near Lat. 38° 42.950’N., Long. 76° 19.703’ W., and east of a line beginning at the west end of Knapps Narrows, at or near Lat. 38° 43.232’N., Long. 76° 20.398’ W., then running 44° (True) to a point on shore, at or near Lat. 38° 43.293’N., Long. 76° 20.323’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

Rock Hall Harbor encompasses the area upstream (northeasterly) of a line beginning at a point at the south end of the west jetty at or near Lat. 39° 7.868' N., Long. 76° 14.862' W., then running 226° (True) to a point on the west end of the east jetty, at or near Lat. 39° 7.830' N., Long. 76° 14.913' W., and running to the head of the harbor. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Swan Creek encompasses the area upstream (east) of a line beginning at a point on shore, at or near Lat. 39° 8.832' N., Long. 76° 15.740' W., then running 137° (True) to a point on the north shore of Swan Creek, at or near Lat. 39° 8.762' N., Long. 76° 15.655' W., and downstream (south) of a line beginning on the east side of Swan Creek, at or near Lat. 39° 9.342' N., Long. 76° 15.303' W., then running 270° (True) to a point on the west side of Swan Creek, at or near Lat. 39° 9.342' N., Long. 76° 15.468' W., including The Haven, and Denby Creek and all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, during the boating season.

Worton Creek encompasses the area south of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 17.045' N., Long. 76° 10.092' W., then running 68° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 17.078' N., Long. 76° 9.9850' W., and running to the head of the creek, including all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Churn Creek is located in Kent County off Still Pond, and encompasses the area upstream (southeast) of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 19.178' N., Long. 76° 7.942' W., then running 65° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 19.223' N., Long. 76° 7.820' W., to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Kent Island Narrows South. All of the navigation channel at the southerly approach to Kent Island Narrows enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near the south end of the north breakwater at Kent Narrows, at or near Lat. 38° 57.807' N., Long. 76° 14.657' W., then running 138° (True) to marker 5, at or near Lat. 38° 57.698' N., Long. 76° 14.530' W., then running 37° (True) to the shore at Wells Point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.755' N., Long. 76° 14.475' W., then running 170° (True) to marker 4, at or near Lat. 38° 57.618' N., Long. 76° 14.443' W., then running 249° (True) to marker 3, at or near Lat. 38° 57.607' N., Long. 76° 14.482' W., then running 326° (True) to the point of beginning. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Big Thoroughfare encompasses all of the waters of Deale Island Harbor and Scott's Cove east of a line beginning at a point at the west end of the north jetty at or near Lat. 38°10.181'N., Long. 75°56.866'W., then running 218° (True) to a point at the west end of the south jetty, at or near Lat. 38°10.158'N., Long. 75°56.888'W., and west of a line beginning at a point on the southwest abutment of the MD 363 bridge at or near Lat. 38°9.991'N., Long. 75°56.749'W., then running 34° (True) to a point on the northwest abutment of the MD 363 bridge, at or near Lat. 38°10.197'N., Long. 75°56.573'W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

East Bay Bridge Construction Area.

(1)

Area. All of the waters enclosed by a line beginning at or near Lat. 38° 59.388' N., Long. 76° 22.828' W., then running 17° True, approximately 777 meters to a point at or near Lat. 38° 59.790' N., Long. 76° 22.667' W., then running 107° True, approximately 3541 meters to a point at or near Lat. 38° 59.230' N., Long. 76° 20.322' W., then running 200° True, approximately 769 meters to a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.840' N., Long. 76° 20.507' W., then running 288° True, approximately 3503 meters to the point of beginning.

(2)

The area described in §L(1) of this regulation has a 6-knot speed limit at all times.

(3)

This regulation shall be effective through March 31, 2026.

Regulation .02 Western Shore.Link Copy Citation

The Western Shore areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth in §§B—M of this regulation.

Deep Cove Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 48.317' N., Long. 76° 30.542' W., then running 265° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 48.315' N., Long. 76° 30.565' W., and running to the head of the creek, including all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Fishing Creek — Chesapeake Beach encompasses the area beginning at a point at the east end of the north jetty at or near Lat. 38° 41.517'N., Long. 76° 31.768' W., then running 185° (True) to the east end of the south jetty, at or near Lat. 38° 41.448'N., Long. 76° 31.775' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Flag Harbor area. This area is enclosed by a line beginning at or near Lat. 38º27.875' N., Long. 76° 28.278' W., then running 149° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 27.855' N., Long. 76° 28.263' W., and running to the head of the harbor. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

Hawk Cove; Brown's Creek.

(1)

Hawk Cove encompasses the area of Hart-Miller Island beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 15.710'N., Long. 76° 21.380' W., (northeast point of Hart-Miller Island) then running 287° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 15.758' N., Long. 76° 21.585' W., then running 237° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 14.953' N., Long. 76° 23.183' W (Drum Point). This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

(2)

Brown's Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point on the west side of the entrance to the creek at or near Lat. 39° 16.532'N., Long. 76° 23.893' W., then running 89° (True) to a point on the east side of the entrance of the creek, at or near Lat. 39° 16.533'N., Long. 76° 23.755' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Oyster Creek entrance channel which lies between the Severn and South rivers encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 55.643' N., Long. 76° 27.795' W., then running 224° (True) to a point on the opposite shore, at or near Lat. 38° 55.637' N., Long. 76° 27.803' W., and running upstream to a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 55.632'N., Long. 76° 27.887' W., then running 142° (True) to a point on the opposite shore, at or near Lat. 38° 55.627' N., Long. 76° 27.882' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Pleasure Island channel encompasses the area south of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 14.292'N., Long. 76° 23.908' W., then running 112° (True) to the northern tip of Pleasure Island, at or near Lat. 39° 14.123'N., Long. 76° 23.377' W., and north of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 13.762'N., Long. 76° 23.895' W., then running 154° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 13.558'N., Long. 76° 23.770' W., then running 19° (True) to the south tip of Pleasure Island, at or near Lat. 39° 13.915'N., Long. 76° 23.608' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Pleasure Cove yacht basin encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 1.980'N., Long. 76° 24.233' W., then running 142° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 1.9680' N., Long. 76° 24.222' W., and running to the head of the basin. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Rockhold Creek — Deale Area encompasses the area upstream (northwest) of a line beginning at a point at the north end of the Rockhold Creek jetty near Owings Beach, at or near Lat. 38° 46.187' N., Long. 76° 33.285' W., then running 151° (True) to a point approximately 250 feet northeast of Rockhold Creek Channel Light 1, at or near Lat. 38° 45.963'N., Long. 76° 33.127' W., then running 201° (True) to USCG Light 1, at or near Lat. 38° 45.923' N., Long. 76° 33.147' W., then running 289° True) to a point on shore at Leitch, at or near Lat. 38° 46.040' N., Long. 76° 33.582' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Seneca Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 19.063' N., Long. 76° 22.142' W., then running 17° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 19.321' N., Long. 76° 22.040' W., and running to the head of the creek, including all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Blackwalnut Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 55.835'N., Long. 76° 27.773' W., then running 0° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 55.838' N., Long. 76° 27.773' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Mezick Pond encompasses the area beginning at a point at the south end of the east jetty at or near Lat. 39° 0.387' N., Long. 76° 24.108' W., then running 239° (True) to pier 7A of the westbound Lane Memorial Bridge, at or near Lat. 39° 0.375' N., Long. 76° 24.133' W., then running 333° (True) to the shore near the east side of the westbound Lane Memorial Bridge, at or near Lat. 39° 0.508' N., Long. 76° 24.220' W., and running to the head of the pond. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Parker Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 32.228' N., Long. 76° 31.067' W., then running 15° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 32.238' N., Long. 76° 31.063' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Sandy Point State Park.

(1)

Bathing Beach Zones.

(a)

North Zone. All of the waters of the Chesapeake Bay offshore of Sandy Point State Park enclosed by a line beginning at a point at the shore near the west end of the north jetty, at or near Lat. 39° 1.095' N., Long. 76° 23.810' W., then running 73° (True) to a point near the east end of the north jetty, at or near Lat. 39° 1.113' N., Long. 76° 23.736' W., then running 158° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 39° 0.787' N., Long. 76° 23.564' W., then running 264° (True) to a point at the shore of Sandy Point State Park, at or near Lat. 39° 0.777' N., Long. 76° 23.695' W., then running northerly along the shore to the point of beginning. Unless otherwise permitted in advance by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources or Maryland Park Service, access to this area is limited to only non-motorized vessels at all times.

(b)

South Zone. All of the waters of the Chesapeake Bay offshore of Sandy Point State Park enclosed by a line beginning at a point at the shore, at or near Lat. 39° 0.747' N., Long. 76° 23.682' W., then running 83° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.760' N., Long. 76° 23.550' W., then running 158° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.643'N., Long. 76° 23.488' W., then running 242° (True) to a point near the south end of the Mezick Pond jetty, at or near Lat. 39° 0.390' N., Long. 76° 24.107' W., then running 331° (True) to a point on the shore at the Mezick Pond jetty, at or near Lat. 39° 0.464'N., Long. 76° 24.161' W., then running easterly and northerly along the shore to the point of beginning. Unless otherwise permitted in advance by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources or Maryland Park Service, access to this area is limited to only non-motorized vessels at all times.

(2)

Soft Launch Channel. Beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.760' N., Long. 76° 23.550' W., then running 263° (True) to a point on the shore of Sandy Point State Park, at or near Lat. 39° 0.747'N., Long. 76° 23.682' W., then running 340° (True) to a point on the shore, at or near Lat. 39° 0.777' N., Long. 76° 23.695' W., then running 84° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.787' N., Long. 76° 23.564' W., then running 158° (True) to the point of beginning. This area has a 6 knot speed limit at all times.

Western Shore Bay Bridge Construction Area.

(1)

Area. All of the waters enclosed by a line beginning at or near Lat. 39° 0.276' N., Long. 76° 24.347' W., then running 62° 0' to a point at or near Lat. 39° 0.444' N., Long. 76° 23.943' W., then running 145°0’ to a point at or near Lat. 39° 0.015' N., Long. 76° 23.554' W., then running 107°0’ to a point at or near Lat. 38° 59.874' N., Long. 76° 22.995' W., then running 198°0’ to a point at or near Lat. 38° 59.465' N., Long. 76° 23.161' W., then running 292° 0' to a point at or near Lat. 38° 59.693' N., Long. 76° 23.878' W., then running 328° 0' to the point of beginning.

(2)

The area described in §O(1) of this regulation has a 6-knot speed limit at all times.

(3)

This regulation shall be effective through March 31, 2026.

Chapter 08. Chester River

Regulation .01 Chester River.Link Copy Citation

The Chester River encompasses all the waters of the Chester River and its tributaries easterly of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.38' N., Long. 76° 18.12' W., then running 77° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 3.17' N., Long. 76° 13.583' W.

Regulation .02 Winchester Creek.Link Copy Citation

Winchester Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.382' N., Long. 76° 12.222' W., then running 108° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.353' N., Long. 76° 12.107' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .03 Rolphs Wharf.Link Copy Citation

Rolphs Wharf encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 10.213' N., Long. 76° 2.160' W., then running 262° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 10.187' N., Long. 76° 2.397' W., then running 21° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 10.510' N., Long. 76° 2.233' W., then running 301° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 10.668' N., Long. 76° 2.578' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Regulation .04 Castle Harbor Marina Basin.Link Copy Citation

The Castle Harbor Marina Basin encompasses the area beginning at the east end of the north jetty at or near Lat. 38° 59.432' N., Long. 76° 16.685' W., then running 120° (True) to the east end of the south jetty, at or near Lat. 38° 59.415' N., Long. 76° 16.648' W. and running to the head of the Basin. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .05 Chester River Yacht Club.Link Copy Citation

The Chester River Yacht Club area encompasses a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39°11.234' N., Long. 76º 4.291' W., then running northerly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 39°11.518' N., Long. 76° 4.349' W., then running 94° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39°11.508' N., Long. 76° 4.157' W., then running 172° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39°11.306' N., Long. 76° 4.119' W., then running 242° (True) to the point of beginning. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays from May 15—September 1.

Regulation .06 Queenstown Creek.Link Copy Citation

Area. All of the waters of Queenstown Creek southeast of a line beginning at a point on shore defined by Lat. 39°00.130' N, Long. 76°09.820' W; then running 225° True to a point on shore defined by Lat. 38°59.830' N, Long. 76°10.210' W and southwest of a line beginning at a point on shore defined by Lat. 38°59.820' N, Long. 76°9.510' W; then running 286° True to a point on shore defined by Lat. 38°59.85' N, Long. 76°09.670' W, including all of the waters of Little Queenstown Creek.

The speed limit for the area described in §A of this regulation is 6 knots at all times.

Regulation .07 Upper Corsica River.Link Copy Citation

Area. All of the waters of the Corsica River south of a line beginning at a point on shore defined by Lat. 39°03.351' N, Long. 76°04.459' W; then running 103° True to a point on shore defined by Lat. 39°03.336' N, Long. 76°04.376' W and north of the Maryland Route 304 Bridge.

The speed limit for the area described in §A of this regulation is 6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season.

Chapter 09. Choptank River

Regulation .01 Choptank River.Link Copy Citation

The Choptank River encompasses all the waters of the Choptank River and its tributaries upstream of a line beginning at Blackwalnut Point, at or near Lat. 38° 40.200' N., Long. 76° 20.350' W., then running 134° (True) to Cooks Point, at or near Lat. 38° 37.867' N., Long. 76° 17.217' W., excluding the Tred Avon River, beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 40.250' N., Long. 76° 11.867' W., then running 73° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 40.550' N., Long. 76° 10.617' W., and Tuckahoe River, beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 48.828' N., Long. 75° 53.887' W., then running 42° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 38° 48.927' N., Long. 75° 53.772' W.

Regulation .02 Bolingbroke Creek.Link Copy Citation

Bolingbroke Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 36.132' N., Long. 76° 1.735' W., then running 41° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 36.233' N., Long. 76° 1.623' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, during the boating season.

Regulation .03 Cambridge Creek and Municipal Yacht Basin.Link Copy Citation

All of the waters of the Choptank River and Cambridge Creek south of a line beginning at a point on shore on the west side of the Cambridge Municipal Yacht Basin at or near Lat. 38°34.681'N., Long. 76°4.395'W., then running 48° (True) following the Basin bulkhead and floating pier system, to a point, at or near Lat. 38°34.72'N., Long. 76°4.338' W., then running 137° (True) following the Basin bulkhead and floating pier system, to a point, at or near Lat. 38°34.714' N., Long. 76°4.33' W., then running 137° (True) following the Basin bulkhead and floating pier system, to a point, at or near Lat. 38°34.667' N., Long. 76°4.275' W., then running 94° (True) following the Basin bulkhead and floating pier system, to a point, at or near Lat. 38°34.666'N., Long. 76°4.245'W., then running 138° (True) to a point at the east end of the floating pier system, at the north side of the entrance of the Municipal Yacht Basin at or near Lat. 38°34.642'N., Long. 76°4.219'W., then running 143° (True) to a point at the end of the bulkhead at the east side of the entrance of the Franklin Street Boat ramp, at or near Lat. 38°34.436' N., Long. 76° 4.021'W., then running 143° (True) to a point on the bulkhead, at or near Lat. 38°34.431'N., Long. 76°4.016'W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .04 Ferry Boat Marina.Link Copy Citation

The Ferry Boat Marina encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 35.547' N., Long. 76° 2.987' W., then running 99° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 35.545' N., Long. 76° 2.973' W., and running to the head of the marina. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .05 Choptank Marina Boat Basin.Link Copy Citation

The Choptank Marina boat basin encompasses the area within the confines of the Choptank Marina at Choptank, Maryland beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 40.835' N., Long. 75° 57.073' W., then running 123° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 40.830' N., Long. 75° 57.063' W., and running to the head of the marina. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .06 Dogwood Harbor — Tilghman Island.Link Copy Citation

Dogwood Harbor encompasses the area beginning at the northeast corner of Avalon Island at or near Lat. 38° 42.555' N., Long. 76° 19.778' W., then running 29° (True) to Dogwood Harbor LT 2, at or near Lat. 38° 42.588' N., Long. 76° 19.755' W., then running 327° (True) to the shore near Wharf Road at or near Lat. 38° 42.790' N., Long. 76° 19.920' W., and running to the head of the harbor. This area has a 6-knot speed limit during the boating season only.

Regulation .07 San Domingo Creek.Link Copy Citation

San Domingo Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 46.578' N., Long. 76° 13.845' W., then running 271° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 46.580' N., Long. 76° 13.987' W., and running to the head of the Creek. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Regulation .08 Upper Choptank River.Link Copy Citation

The Upper Choptank River encompasses all of the waters of the Choptank River and its tributaries upstream of a line beginning at a point at the east shore of the Choptank River at the MD Route 404 (Business) Bridge at or near Lat. 38° 53.345' N., Long. 75° 50.115' W., then running 357° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 53.422' N., Long. 75° 50.120' W. This area, unless otherwise regulated, has a speed limit all year of:

35-knots daytime; and

25-knots nighttime.

Regulation .09 Choptank River — Denton.Link Copy Citation

Forthe purpose of this regulation, the Choptank River encompasses all the waters of the Choptank River upstream of a line beginning at a point at the east shore of the Choptank River, at or near Lat. 38° 53.072' N., Long. 75° 50.333' W., then running 235° (True) to USCG Daymarker 80, at or near Lat. 38° 53.063' N., Long. 75° 50.348' W., then running 238° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 53.038' N., Long. 75° 50.400' W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point on the south shore of the Choptank River, at or near Lat. 38° 53.345' N., Long. 75° 50.115' W., then running 357° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 53.422' N., Long. 75° 50.120' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit at all times during the boating season.

Regulation .10 Warwick River.Link Copy Citation

The Warwick River encompasses all the waters of the Warwick River and its tributaries upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 36.647' N., Long. 75° 57.288' W., then running 4° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 36.718' N., Long. 75° 57.282' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Chapter 10. Eastern Bay

Regulation .01 Eastern Bay.Link Copy Citation

Eastern Bay encompasses all the waters of Eastern Bay and its tributaries northeasterly of a line from Kent Point, at or near Lat. 38° 50.167' N., Long. 76° 22.100' W., then running 98° (True) to Wades Point, at or near Lat. 38° 49.717' N., Long. 76° 17.867' W., upstream to Kent Narrows and the Miles River.

Regulation .02 Shipping Creek.Link Copy Citation

Shipping Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 54.753' N., Long. 76° 20.583' W., then running 116° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 38° 54.693' N., Long. 76° 20.421' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, during the boating season.

Regulation .03 Warehouse Creek.Link Copy Citation

Warehouse Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 57.055' N., Long. 76° 19.883' W., then running 105° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.032' N., Long. 76° 19.768' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Regulation .04 Cox Creek.Link Copy Citation

Middle Cox Creek encompasses the area north of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 57.208' N., Long. 76° 18.552' W., then running 121° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.147' N., Long. 76° 18.422' W., and south of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.478' N., Long. 76° 18.155' W., then running 90° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.478' N., Long. 76° 18.145' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, during the boating season.

Upper Cox Creek encompasses the area north of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.478' N., Long. 76° 18.155' W., then running 90° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.478' N., Long. 76° 18.145' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Chapter 11. Gunpowder River

Regulation .01 Dundee Creek.Link Copy Citation

Dundee Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 20.995’N., Long. 76° 21.753’ W., then running 113° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 20.923’N., Long. 76° 21.535’ W., and running to the head of the Creek. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

Regulation .02 Amtrak Railroad Bridge.Link Copy Citation

Amtrak Railroad Bridge encompasses the zone upstream of a line beginning at a point on shore at or near Lat. 39° 23.508’ N., Long. 76° 20.602’ W., then running 212° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 22.780’N., Long. 76° 21.195’ W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 22.798’N., Long. 76° 21.308’ W., then running 32° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 23.562’ N., Long. 76° 20.687’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

Regulation .03 Entrance Foster Branch and Joppatowne.Link Copy Citation

Entrance Foster Branch and Joppatowne encompass the area north of a line beginning at a point at or Lat. 39° 23.562’ N., Long. 76° 20.687’ W., then running 270° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 23.560’ N., Long. 76° 21.040’ W., and south of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 23.667’ N., Long. 76° 20.915’ W., then running 90° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 23.667’ N., Long. 76° 20.765’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season.

Regulation .04 Foster Branch and Joppatowne Channel.Link Copy Citation

Foster Branch and Joppatowne Channel encompass the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 23.667’ N., Long. 76° 20.915’ W., then running 90° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 23.667’ N., Long. 76° 20.765’ W., and running to the head of the branch. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .05 Joppa Quarry Canal, Little Gunpowder River, Big Gunpowder River, and Days Cove.Link Copy Citation

Joppa Quarry Canal, Little Gunpowder River, Big Gunpowder River, and Days Cove encompass the area north of a line beginning at a point on shore at or near Lat. 39° 23.558’ N., Long. 76° 21.048’ W., then running 244° (True) to a point at the east entrance of the Little Gunpowder River, at or near Lat. 39° 23.404’ N., Long. 76° 21.459’ W., then running 244° (True) to a point on the shore at or near Lat. 39° 23.165’ N., Long. 76° 22.093’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

Regulation .06 Railroad Creek.Link Copy Citation

This encompasses the area south of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 22.557’ N., Long. 76° 22.721’ W., then running 97° (true), at or near Lat 39° 22.515’ N., Long. 76° 22.293’ W., then running 154° to a point at or near Lat 39° 22.496’ N., Long. 76° 22.281’ W., and running to the head of the Creek. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots on Saturday, Sunday, and State holidays during the boating season.

Chapter 12. Little Annemessex River

Regulation .01 Little Annemessex River.Link Copy Citation

The Little Annemessex River encompasses all the waters of Little Annemessex River and its tributaries, except Broad Creek and Daugherty Canal, easterly of a line beginning at Island Point at or near Lat. 37° 58.483' N., Long. 75° 53.917' W., then running 161° (True) to Great Point, at or near Lat. 37° 57.367' N., Long. 75° 53.433' W.

Regulation .02 Crisfield Harbor.Link Copy Citation

Crisfield Harbor encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 37° 58.637' N., Long. 75° 51.858' W., then running 168° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 37° 58.547' N., Long. 75° 51.835' W., and running to the head of the harbor. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .03 Daugherty Creek Canal — Janes Island State Park Harbor.Link Copy Citation

The Daugherty Creek Canal — Janes Island State Park Harbor encompasses the area beginning at a point on the north side of the east end of Ward Creek, at or near Lat. 38° 0.607' N., Long. 75° 50.958' W., then running 196° (True) to the south side of Ward Creek, at or near Lat. 38° 0.575' N., Long. 75° 50.970' W., and north (upstream) of a point on the east side of Daughtery Creek Canal, at or near Lat. 38° 0.517' N., Long. 75° 50.943' W., then running 282° (True) to the west side of Daughtery Creek Canal, at or near Lat. 38° 0.523' N., Long. 75° 50.983' W., and south (downstream) of a point on the east side of the Daughterty Creek Canal, at or near Lat. 38° 0.670' N., Long. 75° 50.895' W., then running 283° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 0.677' N., Long. 75° 50.932' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .04 Janes Island State Park Water Trails.Link Copy Citation

All of the waters of the Blue Trail south of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 0.653' N., Long. 75° 51.628' W., then running 165° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 0.615' N., Long. 75° 51.615' W., and north of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 0.053' N., Long. 75° 51.608' W., then running 249° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 0.033' N., Long. 75° 51.675' W. Personal watercraft (PWC) may not operate in excess of idle speed in this area all year.

All of the waters of the Black Trail north of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 37° 59.892' N., Long. 75° 52.175' W., then running 340° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 37° 59.913' N., Long. 75° 52.185' W., and south of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 0.712' N., Long. 75° 52.197' W., then running 122° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 0.683' N., Long. 75° 52.140' W. Personal watercraft (PWC) may not operate in excess of idle speed in this area all year.

All of the waters of the Red Trail north of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 1.087' N., Long. 75° 51.997' W., then running 148° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 1.048' N., Long. 75° 51.967' W., and south of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 1.460' N., Long. 75° 51.073' W., then running 14° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 1.507' N., Long. 75° 51.058' W. Personal watercraft (PWC) may not operate in excess of idle speed in this area all year.

Regulation .05 Jones Creek.Link Copy Citation

Area. All of the waters upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 1.707' N., Long. 75° 49.512' W., then running 35° to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 1.814' N., Long. 75° 49.418' W.

The speed limit for the area described in §A of this regulation is 6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season.

Chapter 13. Magothy River

Regulation .01 Magothy River.Link Copy Citation

The Magothy River encompasses all the waters of the Magothy River and its tributaries northwesterly of a line beginning at Mountain Point, at or near Lat. 39° 3.567' N., Long. 76° 25.983' W., then running 168° (True) to a point at the east side of the Little Magothy River, at or near Lat. 39° 2.783' N., Long. 76° 25.767' W.

Regulation .02 Magothy River Entrance Channel.Link Copy Citation

The Magothy River entrance channel encompasses the area enclosed by a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 3.360' N., Long. 76° 25.782' W., then running 203° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 3.268' N., Long. 76° 25.832' W., then running 293° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 3.382' N., Long. 76° 26.170' W., then running 23° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 3.473' N., Long. 76° 26.120' W., then running 113° (True) to the point of beginning. This area has a 6-knot speed limit, during the boating season. This area is approximately 600 feet wide and 1,874 feet long.

Regulation .03 Upper Magothy River.Link Copy Citation

The lower portion of the Upper Magothy River encompasses the area beginning at Windless Point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.895' N., Long. 76° 31.048' W., then running 333° (True) to Steedman's Point, at or near Lat. 39° 5.093' N., Long. 76° 31.178' W., and downstream of a line beginning at Magothy Bridge Road, at or near Lat. 39° 6.5700' N., Long. 76° 32.477' W., then running 254° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 6.5670' N., Long. 76° 32.492' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

The upper portion of the Upper Magothy River encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at Magothy Bridge Road, at or near Lat. 39° 6.5700' N., Long. 76° 32.477' W. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Regulation .04 Magothy River South Shore.Link Copy Citation

The Magothy River south shore areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth in §§B—H of this regulation.

Cool Spring Cove — Forked Creek.

(1)

Area. All of the waters upstream of a line beginning at a point defined by Lat. 39º3.892' N, Long. 76º29.472' W; then running 90° True to a point defined by Lat. 39º3.890' N, Long. 76º29.058' W.

(2)

The speed limit for the area described in §B(1) of this regulation is 6 knots at all times.

Cypress Creek.

(1)

Lower Cypress Creek encompasses the area beginning at the mouth of the creek at or near Lat. 39° 4.272' N., Long. 76° 30.978' W., then running 349° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.590' N., Long. 76° 31.060' W., and running upstream to a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.010' N., Long. 76° 31.875' W., then running 339° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.073' N., Long. 76° 31.907' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

(2)

Upper Cypress Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 4.073' N., Long. 76° 31.907' W., then running 159° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.010' N., Long. 76° 31.875' W. and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Deep Creek encompasses the area beginning at the mouth of the creek, at or near Lat. 39° 3.265' N., Long. 76° 27.158' W., then running 117° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 3.128' N., Long. 76° 26.810' W. and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Dividing Creek—Mill Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at the east shore of the mouth of the creeks, at or near Lat. 39° 4.242' N., Long. 76° 30.713' W., then running 272° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.247' N., Long. 76° 30.955' W. and running to the head of the creeks, including all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Lake Placid encompasses the area beginning at the mouth of Lake Placid, at or near Lat. 39° 3.587' N., Long. 76° 27.475' W., then running 165° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 3.567' N., Long. 76° 27.468' W., and running to the head of the lake. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Little Magothy River.

(1)

The Little Magothy River entrance channel encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 2.7820' N., Long. 76° 25.765' W., then running 270° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.7820' N., Long. 76° 25.778' W., and running upstream to a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.680' N., Long. 76° 25.775' W., then running 260° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.675' N., Long. 76° 25.810' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

(2)

The Upper Little Magothy River encompasses the area from a point at or near Lat. 39° 2.268' N., Long. 76° 25.965' W., then running 122° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.220' N., Long. 76° 25.865' W., and running to the head of the river. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Spriggs Pond encompasses the area beginning at the mouth of the pond, at or near Lat. 39° 3.9680' N., Long. 76° 29.832' W., then running 193° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 3.9570' N., Long. 76° 29.835' W., and running to the head of the pond. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .05 Magothy River North Shore.Link Copy Citation

The Magothy River north shore areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth in §§B—J of this regulation.

Blackhole Creek encompasses the area north of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 4.862' N., Long. 76° 29.838' W., then running 84° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.870' N., Long. 76° 29.740' W., and running to the head of the creek, including all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Broad Creek encompasses the area north of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 5.157' N., Long. 76° 28.795' W., then running 266° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 5.147' N., Long. 76° 28.993' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Cornfield Creek encompasses the area north of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 5.573' N., Long. 76° 26.392' W., then running 64° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 5.622' N., Long. 76° 26.267' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Grays Creek and Sillery Bay.

(1)

Area. All of the waters of the Magothy River, Sillery Bay, and Grays Creek enclosed by a line beginning at a point on the east end of Dobbins Island defined by Lat. 39°04.710' N, Long. 76°27.520' W; then running 7° True to Hickory Point defined by Lat. 39°05.310' N, Long. 76°27.430' W, then running along shore, including all of Grays Creek, to a point defined by Lat. 39°05.090' N, Long. 76°27.920' W, then running 171° True to a point on the west end of Dobbins Island defined by Lat. 39°04.670' N, Long. 76°27.840' W, then running along shore back to the point of beginning.

(2)

The speed limit for the area described in §E(1) of this regulation is 6 knots at all times.

The inner harbor of Gibson Island encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 5.373' N., Long. 76° 25.780' W., then running 41°(True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 5.470' N., Long. 76° 25.672' W., and running upstream to the head of the harbor, including Redhouse Cove. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Magothy Narrows, except James Pond and Cornfield Creek encompasses the area west of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 5.223' N., Long. 76° 26.658' W., then running 0° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 5.687' N., Long. 76° 26.657' W., and east of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 5.373' N., Long. 76° 25.780' W., then running 41° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 5.470' N., Long. 76° 25.672' W., and south of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 5.600' N., Long. 76° 26.203' W., then running 104° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 5.585' N., Long. 76° 26.127' W., and south of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 5.573' N., Long. 76° 26.392' W., then running 64° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 5.622' N., Long. 76° 26.267' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, during the boating season.

Ross Cove encompasses the area beginning at the mouth of the creek, at or near Lat. 39° 5.238' N., Long. 76° 30.913' W., then running 90° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 5.238' N., Long. 76° 30.902' W., and running to the head of the cove. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

James Pond encompasses the area beginning at the mouth of the pond, at or near Lat. 39° 5.600' N., Long. 76° 26.203' W., then running 104° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 5.585' N., Long. 76° 26.127' W., and running to the head of the pond. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Chapter 14. Middle River

Regulation .01 Middle River.Link Copy Citation

Middle River encompasses all of the waters of Middle River and its tributaries beginning at Booby Point, at or near Lat. 39° 17.073' N., Long. 76° 22.892' W., then running 352° (True) to Bowley Bar, at or near Lat. 39° 17.888' N., Long. 76° 23.030' W. This area, unless otherwise regulated, has a speed limit during the boating season of:

35-knots (daytime); and

25-knots (nighttime).

Regulation .02 Martin Lagoon and Cow Pen Creek.Link Copy Citation

Martin Lagoon and Cow Pen Creek encompass all of the waters of Middle River north of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 19.382' N., Long. 76° 25.783' W., then running 48° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 19.443' N., Long. 76° 25.695' W.

Regulation .03 Upper Middle River.Link Copy Citation

The Upper Middle River encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 18.507' N., Long. 76° 24.101' W., then running 202° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 17.964' N., Long. 76° 24.386' W.; and downstream of a line beginning at Martin Lagoon and Cow Pen Creek at or near Lat. 39° 19.382' N., Long. 76° 25.783' W., then running 48° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 19.443' N., Long. 76° 25.695' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, during the boating season.

Regulation .04 Sue Creek.Link Copy Citation

Lower Sue Creek encompasses the area south of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 17.333' N., Long. 76° 23.710' W., then running 339° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 17.798' N., Long. 76° 23.942' W., and north of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 17.160' N., Long. 76° 24.032' W., then running 12° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 17.348' N., Long. 76° 23.980' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Upper Sue Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at or near Lat. 39° 17.160' N., Long. 76° 24.032' W., then running 12° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 17.348' N., Long. 76° 23.980' W. and running to the head of the creek, including all tributaries. This area has a:

(1)

6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year; and

(2)

6-knot speed limit on weekdays from 6 p.m. to midnight during the boating season.

Regulation .05 Frog Mortar Creek.Link Copy Citation

Prohibited Area.

(1)

Area. All of the waters of Frog Mortar Creek north and west (shoreward) of a line beginning at a point on the shore of Martin State Airport, at or near Lat. 39° 19.110' N., Long. 76° 24.208' W., then running 133° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 19.092' N., Long. 76° 24.183' W., then running 180° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 19.058' N., Long. 76° 24.183' W., then running 226° (True) to a point on the shore of the airport.

(2)

Vessels may not enter the area described in §A(1) of this regulation.

Exclusion Area.

(1)

Area. All of the waters of Frog Mortar Creek north and west (shoreward) of a line beginning at a point on the shore of Martin State Airport, at or near Lat. 39° 19.188' N., Long. 76° 24.160' W., then running 136° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 19.162' N., Long. 76° 24.127' W., then running 225° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 19.112' N., Long. 76° 24.192' W., then running 129° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 19.085' N., Long. 76° 24.150' W., then running 224° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 19.058' N., Long. 76° 24.183' W., then running 0° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 19.092' N., Long. 76° 24.183' W., then running 313° (True) to a point on the shore of the airport, at or near Lat. 39° 19.110' N., Long. 76° 24.208' W.

(2)

The following are prohibited in the area described in §B(1) of this regulation:

(a)

All masted vessels;

(b)

Any obstacle that extends more than 19 feet above mean sea level;

(c)

Anchoring; or

(d)

Mooring of any kind.

Regulation .06 Galloway Creek.Link Copy Citation

Galloway Creek encompasses all the waters upstream of a line beginning at Log Point, at or near Lat. 39° 18.218' N., Long. 76° 23.643' W., then running 146° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 17.733' N., Long. 76° 23.217' W., then running 43° (True) to the southwest end of Bowley Bar, at or near Lat. 39° 17.888' N., Long. 76° 23.03' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season.

Chapter 15. Miles River

Regulation .01 Miles River.Link Copy Citation

The Miles River encompasses all the waters of the Miles River and its tributaries southerly of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 51.77’ N., Long. 76° 15.17’ W., then running 105° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 51.17’ N., Long. 76° 12.35’ W., except the Wye River, northeast of a line beginning at Bennett Point at or near Lat. 38° 51.147’ N., Long. 76° 12.340’ W., then running 134° (True) to Wyetown Point, at or near Lat. 38° 50.767’ N., Long. 76° 11.838’ W.

Regulation .02 St. Michaels Harbor.Link Copy Citation

St. Michaels harbor encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at Parrott Point at or near Lat. 38° 47.203’ N., Long. 76° 12.972’ W., then running 338° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 47.397’ N., Long. 76° 13.072’ W., and running to the head of the harbor, including Fogg Cove. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .03 St. Michaels Harbor Entrance.Link Copy Citation

St. Michaels harbor entrance encompasses all of the area enclosed by a line beginning at a point on shore at or near Lat. 38° 47.687’ N., Long. 76° 12.873’ W., then running 153° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 47.335’ N., Long. 76° 12.644’ W., then running 243° (True) to Parrott Point, at or near Lat. 38° 47.203’ N., Long. 76° 12.972’ W., then running 338° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 47.397’ N., Long. 76° 13.072’ W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, during the boating season.

Chapter 16. Nanticoke River

Regulation .01 Nanticoke River.Link Copy Citation

The Nanticoke River encompasses all the waters of the Nanticoke River and its tributaries north of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 13.950’ N., Long. 75° 58.317’ W., then running 95° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 13.633’ N., Long. 75° 53.517’ W.

Regulation .02 Marshyhope Creek.Link Copy Citation

Area. All of the waters upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 39.680' N., Long. 75° 47.815' W., then running 147° True to a point at or near Lat. 38° 39.653' N., Long. 75° 47.793' W.

The speed limit for the area described in §A of this regulation is 6 knots all year.

Chapter 17. Northeast River

Regulation .01 Northeast River.Link Copy Citation

The Northeast River encompasses all the waters of the Northeast River and its tributaries northeasterly of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 32.350' N., Long. 76° 0.700' W., then running 115° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 31.683' N., Long. 75° 58.833' W.

Regulation .02 Upper Northeast River.Link Copy Citation

The Upper Northeast River encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 35.605' N., Long. 75° 57.067' W., then running 165° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 35.250' N., Long. 75° 56.945' W., and running to the head of the river. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Chapter 18. Ocean City — Back Bay Areas

Regulation .01 Canals and Inlets.Link Copy Citation

Ocean City Canals and Inlets.

(1)

Areas.

(a)

) All of the waters of Assawoman and Isle of Wight Bays, east of a line beginning at First Street at or near Lat. 38° 20.043' N., Long. 75° 5.347’' W., then running 26° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.057'N., Long. 75° 5.338' W., then running northerly along the shore to 10th Street, at or near Lat. 38° 20.518'N., Long. 75° 5.083' W., then running 344° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.612'N., Long. 75° 5.117' W., then running northerly along the shore to 14th Street, at or near Lat. 38° 20.782'N., Long. 75° 5.123' W., then running 2° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.858'N., Long. 75° 5.120’ W., then running northerly along the shore to a point at or near Lat. 38° 21.007’N., Long. 75° 5.055’ W., then running 302° True to Mallard Island, at or near Lat. 38° 21.030'N., Long. 75° 5.103' W., then running northerly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 21.107' N., Long. 75° 5.088' W., then running 352° True to the south end of an island, at or near Lat. 38° 21.195' N., Long. 75° 5.105' W., then running northerly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 21.237' N., Long. 75° 5.075' W., then running 359° True to a Bayshore Drive, at or near Lat. 38° 21.462' N., Long. 75° 5.078' W., then running northerly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 21.668' N., Long. 75° 5.130' W., then running 353° True to Penguin Drive, at or near Lat. 38° 21.755' N., Long. 75° 5.143' W., then running northerly along the shore to 36th Street, at or near Lat. 38° 21.862' N., Long. 75° 4.505' W., then running 15° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 21.867' N., Long. 75° 4.503' W., then running northerly along the shore to Trimper Avenue, at or near Lat. 38° 21.915'N., Long. 75° 4.492' W., then running 345° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 22.007' N., Long. 75° 4.523' W., then running northerly along the shore to 43rd Street, at or near Lat. 38° 22.192' N., Long. 75° 4.437' W., then running 38° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 22.265'N., Long. 75° 4.363' W., then running 2° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 22.350'N., Long. 75° 4.360' W., then running northerly along the shore to 47th Street, at or near Lat. 38° 22.365'N., Long. 75° 4.358' W., then running 23° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 22.427'N., Long. 75° 4.325' W., then running northerly along the shore to 48th Street, at or near Lat. 38° 22.447'N., Long. 75° 4.318' W., then running 322° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 22.453'N., Long. 75° 4.325' W., then running northerly along the shore to 49th Street, at or near Lat. 38° 22.525'N., Long. 75° 4.318' W., then running 344° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 22.602' N., Long. 75° 4.347' W., then running 322° True to 52nd Street, at or near Lat. 38° 22.682' N., Long. 75° 4.425' W., then running northerly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 22.702' N., Long. 75° 4.420' W., then running 2° True to Reedy Island, at or near Lat. 38° 22.765'N., Long. 75° 4.417' W., then running northerly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 22.817'N., Long. 75° 4.377' W., then running 78° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 22.830'N., Long. 75° 4.298' W., then running 21° True to 56th Street, at or near Lat. 38° 22.867'N., Long. 75° 4.280' W., then running 8° True to 57th Street, at or near Lat. 38° 22.923'N., Long. 75° 4.270' W., then running 15° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 22.967'N., Long. 75° 4.255' W., then running 11° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.007'N., Long. 75° 4.245' W., then running 321° True to a point on the shore south of the MD Route 90 Bridge, at or near Lat. 38° 23.097'N., Long. 75° 4.337' W., then running northerly along the shore to a point on the north side of the MD Route 90 Bridge, at or near Lat. 38° 23.190'N., Long. 75° 4.455' W., then running 18° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.335'N., Long. 75° 4.397' W., then running northerly along the shore to 66th Street, at or near Lat. 38° 23.385'N., Long. 75° 4.380' W., then running 49° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.407'N., Long. 75° 4.348' W., then running northerly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.427'N., Long. 75° 4.343' W., then running 23° True to a marsh point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.463'N., Long. 75° 4.323' W., then running northerly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.620'N., Long. 75° 4.303' W., then running 9° True to Swan Point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.925'N., Long. 75° 4.240' W., then running northerly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.948'N., Long. 75° 4.237' W., then running 47° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 24.095'N., Long. 75° 4.033' W., then running 337° True to Rusty Anchor Road, at or near Lat. 38° 24.432'N., Long. 75° 4.217' W., then running 325° True to Bradley Road, at or near Lat. 38° 24.498'N., Long. 75° 4.277' W., then running 329° True to Mooring Road, at or near Lat. 38° 24.567'N., Long. 75° 4.328' W., then running 0° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 24.875'N., Long. 75° 4.327' W., then running 51° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 25.010'N., Long. 75° 4.118' W., then running northerly along the shore to Point Lookout Road, at or near Lat. 38° 25.162'N., Long. 75° 4.052' W., then running 97° True to Shifting Sands Drive, at or near Lat. 38° 25.145'N., Long. 75° 3.877' W., then running 16° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 25.177'N., Long. 75° 3.865' W., then running northerly along the shore to Jamestown Road, at or near Lat. 38° 25.345'N., Long. 75° 4.035' W., then running northerly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 25.440'N., Long. 75° 4.027' W., then running 335° True to Newport Canal, at or near Lat. 38° 25.457'N., Long. 75° 4.037' W., then running northerly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 25.520'N., Long. 75° 4.105' W., then running 341° True to Heron Drive, at or near Lat. 38° 25.547'N., Long. 75° 4.117' W., then running northerly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 25.578'N., Long. 75° 4.113' W., then running 3° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 25.602'N., Long. 75° 4.112' W., then running northerly along the shore to North Heron Drive, at or near Lat. 38° 25.640'N., Long. 75° 4.108' W., then running 7° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 25.660'N., Long. 75° 4.105' W., then running northerly along the shore to 122nd Street, at or near Lat. 38° 25.703'N., Long. 75° 4.097' W., then running 4° True to South Ocean Drive, at or near Lat. 38° 26.132'N., Long. 75° 4.062' W., then running northerly along the shore to the south side of Fenwick Ditch, at or near Lat. 38° 26.563'N., Long. 75° 4.107' W.

(b)

All of the waters east of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 26.855'N., Long. 75° 4.330' W.; then running 27° True to a point on the Maryland-Delaware line, at or near Lat. 38° 27.075'N., Long. 75° 4.187' W.

(2)

The speed limit for the areas described in §A(1) of this regulation is 6 knots.

Fenwick Ditch.

(1)

Fenwick Ditch Main.

(a)

Area. All of the waters north and east of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 26.563' N., Long. 75° 4.107' W., then running 329° (True) to a point on shore, at or near Lat. 38° 26.855' N., Long. 75° 4.330' W., and south of the Maryland-Delaware line across Fenwick Ditch beginning at a point at Maryland-Delaware Boundary Monument 0, at or near Lat. 38° 27.075'N., Long. 75° 3.297' W., then running 270° True to a point at Maryland-Delaware Boundary Monument 1, at or near Lat. 38° 27.075'N., Long. 75° 4.187' W.

(b)

Except as specified in §B(2)(a) of this regulation, the speed limit for the area described in §B(1)(a) of this regulation is 6 knots.

(2)

Fenwick Ditch Marsh.

(a)

Area. All of the waters enclosed by a line beginning at Lat. 38°26.563' N., Long. 75°4.107' W.; then running 329° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°26.855' N., Long. 75°4.330' W.; then running 127° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°26.738' N., Long. 75°4.132' W.; then running 26° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°26.887' N., Long. 75°4.039' W.; then running 117° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°26.836' N., Long. 75°3.914' W.; then running 175° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°26.777' N., Long. 75°3.908' W.; then running 187° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°26.759' N., Long. 75°3.911' W.; then running 181° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°26.711' N., Long. 75°3.912' W.; then running 207° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°26.683' N., Long. 75°3.930' W.; then running 197° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°26.662' N., Long. 75°3.938' W.; then running 226° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°26.637' N., Long. 75°3.971' W., then running 235° True to the point of beginning.

(b)

The area described in §B(2)(a) has a minimum wake zone.

94th Street Marsh.

(1)

Area. All of the waters enclosed by a line beginning at a point at the northeast corner of the 94th Street Canal, at or near Lat. 38° 24.610'N., Long. 75° 3.750' W., then running 280° True to a point on the north side of the 94th Street canal, at or near Lat. 38° 24.687'N., Long. 75° 4.310' W., then running 24° True to a point at the west tip of Devils Island, at or near Lat. 38° 24.768'N., Long. 75° 4.263' W., then running 27° True to a point on the south side of the Old Landing Road canal, at or near Lat. 38° 24.993'N., Long. 75° 4.120' W., then running 95° True to a point on the south side of the Old Landing Road canal, at or near Lat. 38° 24.983'N., Long. 75° 3.972' W., then running 103° True to the south side of Old Landing Road, at or near Lat. 38° 24.977'N., Long. 75° 3.890' W., then running 138° True to the south side of Old Landing Road, at or near Lat. 38° 24.768'N., Long. 75° 3.6520' W., then running 191° True to the point of beginning.

(2)

Personal watercraft (PWC) may not operate in the area described in §C(1) of this regulation in excess of idle speed.

Regulation .02 Herring Creek.Link Copy Citation

Herring Creek encompasses all of the waters upstream of a line beginning at a point on the west shore, at or near Lat. 38°20.677’N., Long. 75°7.762’W., then running 77° (True) to a point on the east shore, at or near Lat. 38°20.705’N., Long. 75°7.613’W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Glen Riddle Basin encompasses all of the waters of Herring Creek upstream (west) of a line beginning at a point on the north shore of the Glen Riddle Basin entrance channel, at or near Lat. 38°20.859’N., Long. 75°7.796’W., then running 180° (True) to a point on the south shore of the entrance, at or near Lat. 38°20.801’N., Long. 75°7.795’W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .03 Isle of Wight BayLink Copy Citation

Isle of Wight Bay encompasses the area enclosed by a line beginning at the Oceanic Fishing Pier, at or near Lat. 38° 19.572’ N., Long. 75° 5.473’ W., then running 230° (True) to the north end of Assateague Island, at or near Lat. 38° 19.445’ N., Long. 75° 5.668’ W., then running westerly along the shore to the west end of a jetty, at or near Lat. 38° 19.550’ N., Long. 75° 5.827’ W., then running 286° (True) to a point on the shore, at or near Lat. 38° 19.610’ N., Long. 75° 6.097’ W., then running easterly and northerly along the shore to the west end of the U.S. Route 50 bridge, at or near Lat. 38° 20.050’ N., Long. 75° 5.810’ W., then running 111° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.977’ N., Long. 75° 5.573’ W., then running 18° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.137’ N., Long. 75° 5.507’ W., then running 108° (True) to Second Street, at or near Lat. 38° 20.088’ N., Long. 75° 5.322’ W., then running southerly following the shoreline to the point of beginning, including all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit, during the boating season.

Regulation .04 Prohibited Areas — Coastal Bays.Link Copy Citation

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a vessel during the period April 1 through September 15 in areas established as protective buffers for nesting sites, and feeding areas of birds listed as endangered, threatened, or in need of conservation under COMAR 08.03.08. These areas may change in response to the location of the nesting sites and feeding areas as identified by the Department.

This regulation only applies to waters adjacent to lands owned or controlled by the State or federal government which have been restricted from human intrusion.

Prohibited areas shall be marked by the Department.

Regulation .05 Ocean Pines Canals, Creeks, Channels, Basins, and Inlets.Link Copy Citation

The Ocean Pines canals, creeks, channels, basins, and inlets encompass those areas of Manklin Creek and St. Martin River bordering the community of Ocean Pines as set forth in §§B—D of this regulation.

The area north and west of a line beginning at the west side of Wood Duck canal, at or near Lat. 38° 22.383’ N., Long. 75° 8.500’ W., then running 93° (True) to the east side of Wood Duck canal, at or near Lat. 38° 22.380’ N., Long. 75° 8.418’ W., then running easterly along the shore to the west side of Goldeneye canal, at or near Lat. 38° 22.357’ N., Long. 75° 8.358’ W., then running 78° (True) to the east side of Goldeneye canal, at or near Lat. 38° 22.372’ N., Long. 75° 8.265’ W., then running easterly along the shore to the west side of a cove, at or near Lat. 38° 22.378’ N., Long. 75° 8.202’ W., then running 77° (True) to the east side of the cove, at or near Lat. 38° 22.382’ N., Long. 75° 8.183’ W., then running easterly along the shore to the west side of Wood Duck canal, at or near Lat. 38° 22.373’ N., Long. 75° 8.128’ W., then running 97° (True) to the west end of an island, at or near Lat. 38° 22.363’ N., Long. 75° 8.032’ W., then running easterly along the shore to the east end of the island, at or near Lat. 38° 22.388’ N., Long. 75° 7.980’ W., then running 356° (True) to the shore at Wood Duck Drive, at or near Lat. 38° 22.407’ N., Long. 75° 7.982’ W., then running 34° (True) to the shore on the west side of Mallard Drive, at or near Lat. 38° 22.470’ N., Long. 75° 7.927’ W., then running 73° (True) to the east side of Mallard Court, at or near Lat. 38° 22.492’ N., Long. 75° 7.838’ W., then running northeasterly along the shore to the east side of Mallard Court, at or near Lat. 38° 22.527’ N., Long. 75° 7.792’ W., then running 90° (True) to the west side of Mallard Drive, at or near Lat. 38° 22.527’ N., Long. 75° 7.762’ W., then running northeasterly along the shore to the east side of Mallard Drive, at or near Lat. 38° 22.560’ N., Long. 75° 7.720’ W., then running 19° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 22.575’ N., Long. 75° 7.713’ W., then running northeasterly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 22.588’ N., Long. 75° 7.695’ W., then running 107° (True) to the west side of Harlan Trace, at or near Lat. 38° 22.572’ N., Long. 75° 7.627’ W., then running northeasterly along the shore to the east side of Harlan Trace, at or near Lat. 38° 22.608’ N., Long. 75° 7.577’ W., then running 44° (True) to the south side of Leslie Mews, at or near Lat. 38° 22.652’ N., Long. 75° 7.523’ W., then running northeasterly along the shore to the north side of Leslie Mews, at or near Lat. 38° 22.698’ N., Long. 75° 7.495’ W., then running 98° (True) to the south side of Leigh Drive, at or near Lat. 38° 22.692’ N., Long. 75° 7.435’ W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

The area south and west of a line beginning at Skyline Court, at or near Lat. 38° 23.592’ N., Long. 75° 8.060’ W., then running 316° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.727’ N., Long. 75° 8.223’ W., then running 352° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.782’ N., Long. 75° 8.233’ W., then running 323° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.878’ N., Long. 75° 8.327’ W., then running 276° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.888’ N., Long. 75° 8.447’ W., then running 312° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.923’ N., Long. 75° 8.497’ W., then running northwesterly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.958’ N., Long. 75° 8.547’ W., then running 308° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.972’ N., Long. 75° 8.568’ W., then running northwesterly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 24.033’ N., Long. 75° 8.692’ W., then running 281° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 24.060’ N., Long. 75° 8.863’ W., then running northwesterly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 24.105’ N., Long. 75° 9.083’ W., then running 343° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 24.122’ N., Long. 75° 9.090’ W., then running northwesterly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 24.230’ N., Long. 75° 9.345’ W., then running 288° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 24.238’ N., Long. 75° 9.378’ W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Marina Village Basin encompasses all of the area upstream and westerly of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 22.737’ N., Long. 75° 7.407’ W., then running 4° (True) to Ocean Pines Yacht Club Light 2, at or near Lat. 38° 22.973’ N., Long. 75° 7.385’ W., then running 3° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.076’ N., Long. 75° 7.378’ W., then running 319° (True) to a point on shore, at or near Lat. 38° 23.217’ N., Long. 75° 7.532’ W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .06 Edgewater Avenue.Link Copy Citation

Edgewater Avenue encompasses the area enclosed by a line beginning at a point at Second Street at or near Lat. 38° 20.088’ N., Long. 75° 5.322’ W., then running 288° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 38° 20.137’ N., Long. 75° 5.507’ W., then running 16° (True) to a point at or near Lat. 38° 20.423’ N., Long. 75° 5.405’ W., then running 33° (True) to a point at the shore at or near Lat. 38° 20.700’ N., Long. 75° 5.175’ W., then running southerly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.612’ N., Long. 75° 5.117’ W., then running 164° (True) to a point at the shore at or near Lat. 38° 20.518’ N., Long. 75° 5.083’ W., then running southerly along the shore to the point of beginning. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots during the boating season.

Chapter 19. Patapsco River

Regulation .01 Patapsco River.Link Copy Citation

The Patapsco River encompasses all the waters of the Patapsco River and its tributaries westerly of a line beginning at North Point, at or near Lat. 39° 11.72’ N., Long. 76° 26.52’ W., then running 172° (True) to Bodkin Point, at or near Lat. 39° 7.95’ N., Long. 76° 25.83’ W.

Regulation .02 Upper Patapsco River.Link Copy Citation

The Upper Patapsco River area, with its corresponding speed limit, is set forth in §B of this regulation.

Middle Branch encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at, Harbor Hospital at or near Lat. 39° 15.003’ N., Long. 76° 36.702’ W., then running 11° (True) to Ferry Point, at or near Lat. 39° 15.357’ N., Long. 76° 36.610’ W., and running to the head of the branch. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .03 Patapsco River South Shore.Link Copy Citation

The Patapsco River south shore areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth in §§B—F of this regulation.

Bodkin Creek.

(1)

Wharf Creek and Locust Cove encompass the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 7.362’ N., Long. 76° 26.678’ W., then running 311° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 7.445’ N., Long. 76° 26.800’ W., and running to the head of the creeks. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

(2)

Main Creek:

(a)

The downstream zone encompasses the area west of a line beginning at Orchard Point, at or near Lat. 39° 7.440’ N., Long. 76° 26.800’ W., then running 37° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 7.593’ N., Long. 76° 26.655’ W., then running 332° (True) to a Spit Point, at or near Lat. 39° 7.657’ N., Long. 76° 26.698’ W., and running upstream to a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 7.749’ N., Long. 76° 27.244’ W., then running 117° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 7.658’ N., Long. 76° 27.019’ W. The speed limits shall be:

(i)

6-knots at all times during, the boating season; and

(ii)

6-knots, Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the nonboating season.

(b)

The upstream zone encompasses the area west of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 7.749’ N., Long. 76° 27.244’ W., then running 117° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 7.658’ N., Long. 76° 27.019’ W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

(3)

Back Creek encompasses the area beginning at Back Creek Point, at or near Lat. 39° 7.983’ N., Long. 76° 26.827’ W., then running 196° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 7.888’ N., Long. 76° 26.862’ W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

(4)

Bodkin Creek entrance channel encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 7.972’ N., Long. 76° 26.333’ W., then running 333° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 7.987’ N., Long. 76° 26.343’ W., then running 60° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.045’ N., Long. 76° 26.212’ W., then running 69° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 8.072’ N., Long. 76° 26.123’ W., then running 17° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 8.088’ N., Long. 76° 26.117’ W., then running 45° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 8.158’ N., Long. 76° 26.027’ W., then running 142° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 8.145’ N., Long. 76° 26.013’ W., then running 226° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 8.080’ N., Long. 76° 26.098’ W., then running 198° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 8.060’ N., Long. 76° 26.107’ W., then running 248° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 8.030’ N., Long. 76° 26.203’ W., then running 240° (True) to the point of beginning. This channel has a 6-knot speed limit during the boating season only.

Rock Creek.

(1)

Outer Rock Creek encompasses all of the waters of Rock Creek beginning at a point on the shore at the south side of the entrance, at or near Lat. 39° 9.302’ N., Long. 76° 29.975’ W., then running 347° True to a point on the north shore of the entrance of Rock Creek at or near Lat. 39° 9.547’ N., Long. 76° 30.048’ W., then running upstream to a line beginning at a point on the shore at the N. entrance of Wall Cove, at or near Lat. 39°09.257’N., Long. 76° 30.050’ W., then running 224° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 9.098’ N., Long. 76° 30.246’ W., then running 279° (True) to Water Oak Point, at or near Lat. 39° 9.132’ N., Long. 76° 30.533’ W., then running 329° True to a point on the shore at the N. side of Rock Creek, at or near Lat. 39°09.240’N., Long. 76°30.618’W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season.

(2)

Inner Rock Creek encompasses all of the waters of Rock Creek upstream of a line beginning at Water Oak Point, at or near Lat. 39° 9.132’ N., Long. 76° 30.533’ W., then running 329° (True) to a point, at or near the shore at the N. side of Rock Creek, at or near Lat. 39° 9.240’ N., Long. 76° 30.618’ W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit at all times during the boating season.

(3)

Wall Cove and Tar Cove encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point on the shore at the N. entrance of Wall Cove, at or near Lat. 39° 9.257’ N., Long. 76° 30.050’ W., then running 224° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 9.098’ N., Long. 76° 30.246’ W., then running 279° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 9.132’ N., Long. 76° 30.533’ W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit at all times during the boating season.

Stoney Creek.

(1)

The bridge area encompasses the Route 173 bridge from 50 yards northeast of the bridge to a distance 150 yards southwest of the bridge which encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 9.853’ N., Long. 76° 31.560’ W., then running 127° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 9.765’ N., Long. 76° 31.410’ W., and downstream of a line beginning at point, at or near Lat. 39° 9.785’ N., Long. 76° 31.650’ W., then running 127° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 9.668’ N., Long. 76° 31.453’ W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

(2)

The Upper Stoney Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning 150 yards southwest of the Route 173 bridge, at or near Lat. 39° 9.785’ N., Long. 76° 31.650’ W., then running 127° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 9.668’ N., Long. 76° 31.453’ W. All water from this line to the head of the creek, including Nabbs Creek, has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Prohibited Area — Venice Beach. The Venice Beach designated beach area encompasses those waters of the Patapsco River extending 300 feet offshore from a line beginning at the foot of Hill Top Road, at or near Lat. 39° 9.312’ N., Long. 76° 28.290’ W., then running 47° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 9.345’ N., Long. 76° 28.243’ W., then running 134° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 9.330’ N., Long. 76° 28.223’ W., then running 219° (True) to a point on the shore, at or near Lat. 39° 9.292’ N., Long. 76° 28.263’ W.

Cox Creek encompasses the area beginning at the mouth of the Creek on the east shore, at or near Lat. 39° 10.538’ N., Long. 76° 31.388’ W., then running 270° (True) to a point on the west shore, at or near Lat. 39° 10.538’ N., Long. 76° 31.405’ W., and running to the head of the Creek. This area has a:

(1)

35-knot speed limit, sunrise to sunset all year; and

(2)

25-knot speed limit, sunset to sunrise all year.

Regulation .04 Patapsco River North Shore.Link Copy Citation

The Patapsco River north shore areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth in §§B—E of this regulation.

Bear Creek.

(1)

Upper Bear Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 15.085’ N., Long. 76° 29.320’ W., then running 94° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 15.080’ N., Long. 76° 29.222’ W., then running 193° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 14.875’ N., Long. 76° 29.283’ W., and running to the head of the creek, including all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

(2)

Bullneck Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 14.963’ N., Long. 76° 29.845’ W., then running 190° (True) to a point, or near Lat. 39° 14.815’ N., Long. 76° 29.878’ W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

(3)

Bear Creek Bridges encompasses the area beginning at a point 50 yards downstream of the Penninsula Expressway Bridge, at or near Lat. 39° 14.795’ N., Long. 76° 29.315’ W., then running 294° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 14.890’N., Long. 76° 29.593’ W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 15.085’ N., Long. 76° 29.320’ W., then running 94° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 15.080’ N., Long. 76° 29.222’ W., then running 195° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 14.907’ N., Long. 76° 29.283’ W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

(4)

Peach Orchard Cove encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 14.398’ N., Long. 76° 29.928’ W., then running 33° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 14.537’ N., Long. 76° 29.813’ W., and running to the head of the Cove. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Jones Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 13.192’ N., Long. 76° 27.525’ W., then running 265° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 13.182’ N., Long. 76° 27.660’ W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

North Point Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 13.030’ N., Long. 76° 26.535’ W., then running 331° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 13.145’ N., Long. 76° 26.617’ W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Northwest Branch encompasses the area beginning at the range light at Fort McHenry, at or near Lat. 39° 15.833’ N., Long. 76° 34.652’ W., then running 96° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 15.803’ N., Long. 76° 34.300’ W., and running to the head of the branch. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .05 Patapsco River — Francis Scott Key Bridge Construction Areas.Link Copy Citation

The speed limit for the areas described in this regulation is 6 knots at all times.

East Area. The east construction area encompasses all of the waters of the Patapsco River enclosed by a line beginning at a point defined by Lat. 39°12.892' N, Long. 76°31.423' W; then running 321° True to a point defined by Lat. 39°13.276' N, Long. 76°31.827' W; then running 46° True to a point defined by Lat. 39°13.575' N, Long. 76°31.428' W; then running 141° True to a point defined by Lat. 39°13.191' N, Long. 76°31.025' W; then running 226° True to the point of beginning.

West Area. The west construction area encompasses all of the waters of the Patapsco River enclosed by a line beginning at a point defined by Lat. 39°12.574' N, Long. 76°31.828' W; then running 320° True to a point defined by Lat. 39°12.953' N, Long. 76°32.238' W; then running 45° True to a point defined by Lat. 39°13.158' N, Long. 76°31.976' W; then running 141° True to a point defined by Lat. 39°12.773' N, Long. 76°31.572' W; then running 225° True to the point of beginning.

Chapter 20. Patuxent River

Regulation .01 Patuxent River.Link Copy Citation

The Patuxent River encompasses all the waters of the Patuxent River and its tributaries westerly of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.15’ N., Long. 76° 25.27’ W., then running 120° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 18.57’ N., Long. 76° 23.97’ W.

Regulation .02 Upper Patuxent River.Link Copy Citation

The Upper Patuxent River encompasses the area shoreward of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 38.428’ N., Long. 76° 41.642’ W., then running 90° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 38.428’ N., Long. 76° 41.610’ W., then running 193° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 38.377’ N., Long. 76° 41.625’ W., then running 270° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 38.377’ N., Long. 76° 41.657’ W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year. These coordinates are approximately 100 feet downriver and 200 feet upriver of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission pier, and extend approximately 150 feet from the shoreline.

Regulation .03 Patuxent River South Shore.Link Copy Citation

The Patuxent River south shore areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth in §§B—F of this regulation.

Cuckold Creek.

(1)

Areas.

(a)

All of the waters upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 20.988 N., Long. 76° 30.857 W., then running 344° True to a point at or near Lat. 38° 21.257 N., Long. 76° 30.953 W.

(b)

All of the waters enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38°20.345' N., Long. 76°30.118' W., then running 294° True to a point at or near Lat. 38°20.392' N., Long. 76°30.252' W., then running along the shore to a point at or near Lat. 38°20.580' N., Long. 76°30.200' W., then running 29° True to a point at or near Lat. 38°20.688' N., Long. 76°30.125' W., then running along the shore to a point at or near Lat. 38°20.563' N., Long. 76°30.020' W., then running 116° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°20.518' N., Long. 76°29.905' W., then running 194° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°20.410' N., Long. 76°29.940' W., then running 247° True to a point at or near Lat. 38°20.380' N., Long. 76°30.028' W., then running along the shore to the point of beginning.

(2)

Speed Limits.

(a)

The speed limit for the area described in §B(1)(a) of this regulation is 6 knots Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

(b)

The speed limit for the area described in §B(1)(b) of this regulation is 6 knots Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season.

Lewis Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 18.752’ N., Long. 76° 28.607’ W., then running 65° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 18.763’ N., Long. 76° 28.575’ W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Mill Creek—St. Mary’s County encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.007’ N., Long. 76° 30.345’ W., then running 323° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.123’ N., Long. 76° 30.455’ W., and running to the head of the creek, including all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Town Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 18.987’ N., Long. 76° 28.675’ W., then running 212° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 18.845’ N., Long. 76° 28.788’ W., and running to the head of the creek, including all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Chalk Point Canal encompasses the entire canal south of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 33.822’ N., Long. 76° 40.797’ W., then running 158° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 33.790’ N., Long. 76° 40.780’ W., and from there to the head of the canal. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Sam Abell Cove encompasses the area beginning at a point at the east side of the mouth of Sam Abell Cove, at or near Lat. 38° 19.955’ N., Long. 76° 30.228’ W., then running 299° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.007’ N., Long. 76° 30.345’ W., and running to the head of the cove. This area has a 6-knot speed limit on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, all year.

Regulation .04 Patuxent River North Shore.Link Copy Citation

The Patuxent River north shore areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth in §§B—G of this regulation.

Back Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.503’ N., Long. 76° 27.352’ W., then running 185° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.348’ N., Long. 76° 27.368’ W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Mill Creek—Calvert County encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.597’ N., Long. 76° 27.125’ W., then running 103° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.570’ N., Long. 76° 26.980’ W., and running to the head of the creek, including St. Johns Creek. This area excludes Leason Cove, beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.880’ N., Long. 76° 26.245’ W., then running 47° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.923’ N., Long. 76° 26.185’ W. This area has a restricted 6-knot speed limit all year.

Solomons Harbor encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.387’ N., Long. 76° 27.005’ W., then running 189° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.170’ N., Long. 76° 27.048’ W., then running 270° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.170’ N., Long. 76° 27.137’ W., and running upstream to a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.570’ N., Long. 76° 26.980’ W., then running 283° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.597’ N., Long. 76° 27.125’ W., and running along the shore to a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.503’ N., Long. 76° 27.352’ W., then running 185° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.348’ N., Long. 76° 27.368’ W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

St. Leonard Creek.

(1)

All of the waters of upper St. Leonard’s Creek north of a line beginning at a point on the east shore of St. Leonard’s Creek, at or near Lat. 38° 24.980’ N., Long. 76° 29.103’ W., then running 256° (True) to a point on the west shore of St. Leonard’s Creek, at or near Lat. 38° 24.953’ N., Long. 76° 29.245’ W., and east of a line beginning at a point on the south shore of an unnamed cove of St. Leonard’s Creek, at or near Lat. 38° 25.222’ N., Long. 76° 29.007’ W., then running 346° (True) to a point on the north shore off the unnamed cove, at or near Lat. 38° 25.303’ N., Long. 76° 29.033’ W., and south of a line beginning at a point on the east shore of St. Leonard’s Creek, at or near Lat. 38° 25.437’ N., Long. 76° 29.247’ W., then running 270° (True) to a point on the west shore of St. Leonard’s Creek, at or near Lat. 38°25.437’N., Long. 76° 29.567’ W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

(2)

All of the waters of lower St. Leonard’s Creek upstream of a line beginning at a point on the shore of Peterson Point at or near Lat. 38°23.341’N., Long. 76°30.370’W., then running 108° (True) to a point on the east shore of St. Leonard’s Creek, at or near Lat. 38°23.226’N., Long. 76°29.928’W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point on the east shore of St. Leonard’s Creek, at or near Lat. 38°24.980’N., Long. 76°29.103’W., then running 256° (True) to a point on the west shore of St. Leonard’s Creek, at or near Lat. 38°24.953’N., Long. 76°29.245’W. This area has a 35-knot daytime and a 25-knot nighttime speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season.

Hungerford Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.970’ N., Long. 76° 28.238’ W., then running 104° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.965’ N., Long. 76° 28.213’ W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Leason Cove—Calvert County encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.880’ N., Long. 76° 26.245’ W., then running 47° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 19.923’ N., Long. 76° 26.185’ W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Upper Island Creek.

(1)

The western Island Creek headwaters encompass the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 25.703’ N., Long. 76° 32.558’ W., then running 90° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 25.703’ N., Long. 76° 32.457’ W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has an idle speed limit for all personal watercraft all year.

(2)

The eastern Island Creek headwaters encompass the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 25.590’ N., Long. 76° 32.152’ W., then running 180° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 25.530’ N., Long. 76° 32.152’ W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has an idle speed limit for all personal watercraft all year.

Chapter 21. Potomac River

Regulation .01 Potomac River.Link Copy Citation

The Potomac River encompasses all waters of the Potomac River and its tributaries westerly of a line from Point Lookout, at or near Lat. 38° 2.267' N., Long. 76° 19.300' W., then running 156° (True) to Smith Point, at or near Lat. 37° 53.367' N., Long. 76° 14.250' W.

Regulation .02 Upper Potomac River.Link Copy Citation

The Upper Potomac River areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth in §§B—J of this regulation.

Fish and Game Club Area. The Fish and Game Club area encompasses the area northeast of a line beginning at a point on shore, at or near Lat. 39°33.104'N., Long. 77°52.965' W., then running 214° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39º 33.066' N., Long. 77° 52.998' W., then running 123° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39º 32.696' N., Long. 77°52.256' W., then running 45° (True) to a point on shore, at or near Lat. 39°32.728' N., Long. 77° 52.215' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Williamsport Dam. The Williamsport Dam encompasses the area beginning 200 yards above the Potomac Edison Dam at Williamsport, at or near Lat. 39° 35.810' N., Long. 77° 49.705' W., then running 262° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 35.795' N., Long. 77° 49.850' W., extending upriver to the bridge at U.S. Highway Route 11, at or near Lat. 39° 35.987' N., Long. 77° 49.578' W., then running 274° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 36.008' N., Long. 77° 49.938' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Dam Number 3. Dam Number 3 encompasses the area starting at Dam Number 3, at or near Lat. 39° 20.225' N., Long. 77° 45.038' W., then running 208° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 20.127' N., Long. 77° 45.107' W., then running 155° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 19.957' N., Long. 77° 45.007' W., and extending upriver to a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 22.717' N., Long. 77° 45.017' W., then running 247° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 22.667' N., Long. 77° 45.167' W. This area has a 35-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Dam Number 4. Dam Number 4 encompasses the area starting 200 yards upriver of the Dam, at or near Lat. 39° 29.780' N., Long. 77° 49.713' W., then running 192° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 29.633' N., Long. 77° 49.755' W., and extending upriver to a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 33.683' N., Long. 77° 52.550' W., then running 297° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 33.817' N., Long. 77° 52.883' W. This area has a 35-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Dam Number 5. Dam Number 5 encompasses the area starting 200 yards upriver of the Dam, at or near Lat. 39° 36.478' N., Long. 77° 55.425' W., then running 215° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 36.397' N., Long. 77° 55.498' W., and extending upriver to a line beginning at a point , at or near Lat. 39° 36.510' N., Long. 77° 58.058' W., then running 146° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 36.438' N., Long. 77° 57.995' W., 100 yards downriver of McCoy's Ferry. This area has a 35-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Dargen Bend boat launch area encompasses the area beginning at a point 200 yards upriver of the launch ramp, at or near Lat. 39° 21.925' N., Long. 77° 44.500' W., then running 260° (True) to a point on the opposite side of the river, at or near Lat. 39° 21.907' N., Long. 77° 44.635' W., and extending 100 yards downriver of the launch ramp to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 21.785' N., Long. 77° 44.432' W., then running 261° (True) to a point on the opposite side of the river, at or near Lat. 39° 21.763' N., Long. 77° 44.600' W. This area is designated a minimum wake zone all year.

Big Slackwater boat launch area encompasses the area beginning at a point 200 yards upriver of the launch ramp, at or near Lat. 39° 30.138' N., Long. 77° 50.740' W., then running 249° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 30.102' N., Long. 77° 50.862' W., and extending 100 yards downriver of the launch ramp to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 29.993' N., Long. 77° 50.693' W., then running 249° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 29.963' N., Long. 77° 50.792' W. This area is designated a minimum wake zone all year.

Four Locks boat launch area encompasses the area beginning at a point 200 yards upriver of the launch ramp, at or near Lat. 39° 36.803' N., Long. 77° 56.693' W., then running 54° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 36.853' N., Long. 77° 56.605' W., and extending 100 yards downriver of the launch ramp to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 36.913' N., Long. 77° 56.795' W., then running 54° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 36.970' N., Long. 77° 56.695' W. This area is designated a minimum wake zone all year.

McCoy's Ferry boat launch area encompasses the area beginning at a point 200 yards upriver of the launch ramp, at or near Lat. 39° 36.412' N., Long. 77° 58.217' W., then running 141° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 36.360' N., Long. 77° 58.162' W., then running 28° (True) to a point, and extending 100 yards downriver of the launch ramp to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 36.510' N., Long. 77° 58.058' W., then running 146° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 36.438' N., Long. 77° 57.995' W. This area is designated a minimum wake zone all year.

Regulation .03 Potomac River North Shore.Link Copy Citation

The Potomac River north shore areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth in this regulation.

Mattawoman Creek Area. This area is enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38º34.848’N., Long. 77º10.375’W., then running 137º (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38º34.702’N., Long. 77º10.200’W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

Neal Sound encompasses the area beginning at a point on the south end of the jetty, at or near Lat. 38° 16.085' N., Long. 76° 52.042' W., then running 169° (True) to Light "2N", at or near Lat. 38° 16.020' N., Long. 76° 52.025' W., then running 41° (True) to the west tip of Cobb Island, at or near Lat. 38° 16.177' N., Long. 76° 51.853' W., and running easterly through the entire sound and its tributaries to a point on the northeast tip of Cobb Island, at or near Lat. 38° 15.868' N., Long. 76° 50.452' W., then running 41° (True) to Light "2", at or near Lat. 38° 15.938' N., Long. 76° 50.373' W., then running 359° (True) to a point on the north shore of Neale Sound, at or near Lat. 38° 16.050' N., Long. 76° 50.377' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

St. Patrick's Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 14.122' N., Long. 76° 44.468' W., then running 219° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 13.940' N., Long. 76° 44.653' W. and running to the head of the creek, including all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Whites Neck Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 15.057' N., Long. 76° 47.560' W., then running 90° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 15.057' N., Long. 76° 47.318' W. and running to the head of the creek, including all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Lake Conoy encompasses the area beginning at a point on the south end of the south jetty, at or near Lat. 38° 2.990' N., Long. 76° 19.755' W., then running 308° (True) to a point on the south end of the north jetty, at or near Lat. 38° 3.0200' N., Long. 76° 19.803' W., and east of a line beginning at a point on the south side of Lake Conoy, at or near Lat. 38° 3.2070' N., Long. 76° 19.847' W., then running 354° (True) to a point on the northeast tip of Treasure Island, at or near Lat. 38° 3.3280' N., Long. 76° 19.862' W., then running 356° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 3.4500' N., Long. 76° 19.872' W. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

The Friendship Landing boat launch area of the Nanjemoy Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point on the south shore of Nanjemoy Creek, at or near Lat. 38° 27.170' N., Long. 77° 8.983' W., then running 8° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 27.262' N., Long. 77° 8.967' W., and downstream of a line at a point on the north shore of Nanjemoy Creek, at or near Lat. 38° 27.230' N., Long. 77° 9.115' W., then running 170° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 27.187' N., Long. 77° 9.105' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

The upper Nanjemoy Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point on the north shore of Nanjemoy Creek, at or near Lat. 38° 27.230' N., Long. 77° 9.115' W., then running 170° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 27.187' N., Long. 77° 9.105' W. and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 25-knot speed limit all year.

Smoot Cove encompasses all of the area east of a line beginning at the southerly tip of Rosalie Island, at or near Lat. 38°47.458'N., Long. 77°1.339'W. then running 181° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38°47.099'N., Long. 77°1.350'W., then running 199° (True) to a point on the shore at the southern entrance of Smoot Cove, at or near Lat. 38°46.825'N., Long. 77°1.473'W. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Mallows Bay encompasses all of the area east of a line beginning at a point on shore at Potomac River Fisheries Commission marker M9B at Liverpool Point, at or near Lat. 38° 27.822'N., Long. 77° 16.252’ W., then running 352° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38°28.883'N., Long. 77° 16.447'W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .04 Potomac River Prohibited Areas.Link Copy Citation

Except for a riparian property owner and the riparian property owner's immediate family located along the prohibited portion of the Potomac River, a person may not operate a vessel in that portion of the Potomac River beginning at the crests of the dams in §A(1) and (2) of this regulation and extending for a distance of:

(1)

200 yards upstream at:

(a)

Aqueduct Intake Dam (Great Falls) which encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.002' N., Long. 77° 14.917' W., then running 342° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.177' N., Long. 77° 14.988' W., then running 327° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.338' N., Long. 77° 15.125' W., then running 312° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.422' N., Long. 77° 15.242' W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.157' N., Long. 77° 14.850' W., then running 326° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.565' N., Long. 77° 15.197' W.;

(b)

Paul E. Smith Dam (Williamsport) which encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 35.712' N., Long. 77° 49.688' W., then running 262° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 35.697' N., Long. 77° 49.833' W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 35.810' N., Long. 77° 49.705' W., then running 262° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 35.795' N., Long. 77° 49.850' W.;

(c)

Dam No. 5 (near Clearspring) which encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 36.447' N., Long. 77° 55.297' W., then running 215° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 36.340' N., Long. 77° 55.393' W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 36.478' N., Long. 77° 55.425' W., then running 215° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 36.397' N., Long. 77° 55.498' W.;

(d)

Dam No. 4 (near Downsville) which encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 29.758' N., Long. 77° 49.588' W., then running 192° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 29.612' N., Long. 77° 49.630' W., and downstream of a line beginning at or near Lat. 39° 29.780' N., Long. 77° 49.713' W., then running 192° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 29.633' N., Long. 77° 49.755' W.; and

(e)

Kelly Springfield Dam (near Cumberland) which encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 38.897' N., Long. 78° 45.973' W., then running 33° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 38.940' N., Long. 78° 45.937' W., and downstream of a line beginning at or near Lat. 39° 38.922' N., Long. 78° 46.065' W., then running 180° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 38.760' N., Long. 78° 46.065' W.; and

(2)

100 yards upstream at Dam No. 1 (Brookmont Dam) which encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 56.957' N., Long. 77° 7.617' W., then running 253° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.878' N., Long. 77° 7.9480’W., and downstream of a line beginning at or near Lat. 38° 57.003' N., Long. 77° 7.635' W., then running 253° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.925' N., Long. 77° 7.967' W.

Adjacent to Caledon State Park, King George County, Virginia. Except for boats used in commercial fishing operations pursuant to a commercial fishing license, and operating at a 6-knot or less speed limit, and boats operated under the supervision of the Caledon State Park, all boats are prohibited from that portion of the Potomac River within 1,000 feet of the mean low water mark adjacent to Caledon State Park, King George County, Virginia, as designated by buoys, at or near Lat. 38° 22.180' N., Long. 77° 7.652' W., then running 278° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 22.227' N., Long. 77° 8.063' W., then running 275° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 22.242'N., Long. 77° 8.275' W., then running 244° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 22.168' N., Long. 77° 8.467' W., then running 221° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 21.918' N., Long. 77° 8.745' W., then running 218° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 21.662' N., Long. 77° 9.003' W., then running 213° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 21.392' N., Long. 77° 9.223' W., then running 219° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 21.145' N., Long. 77° 9.475' W., then running 228° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.930'N., Long. 77° 9.775' W., then running 252° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.835'N., Long. 77° 10.153' W., then running 248° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.713' N., Long. 77° 10.532' W., then running 247° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.650' N., Long. 77° 10.720'W. during the boating season.

Regulation .05 Potomac River Minimum Wake Zones.Link Copy Citation

Chicamuxen Creek is a tributary of the Potomac River located in Charles County, encompassing the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 32.557'N., Long. 77° 13.765' W., then running 347° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 32.620'N., Long. 77° 13.783' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone from March 1 through June 15.

Pomonkey Creek is a tributary of the Potomac River located in Charles County, encompassing the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 38.050' N., Long. 77º 6.3650' W., then running 299° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 38.062' N., Long. 77° 6.3920' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone from March 1 through June 15.

Westmoreland State Park.

(1)

Area. All of the waters of the Potomac River enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38°10.447' N., Long. 76°52.746' W., then running 34° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°10.495' N., Long. 76°52.705' W., then running 113° True to a point defined by Lat. 38°10.340' N., Long. 76°52.248' W., then running 204° True to a point at or near Lat. 38°10.295' N., Long. 76°52.273' W., then running along the shore to the point of beginning.

(2)

The area described in §C(1) of this regulation is a minimum wake zone during the boating season.

Regulation .06 Woodrow Wilson Bridge.Link Copy Citation

All of the Maryland waters of the Potomac River, downstream of the Woodrow Wilson (I-95) Bridge, south of a line beginning at a point on the north side of the Woodrow Wilson (I-95) Bridge, at or near Lat. 38° 47.600' N., Long. 77° 2.263' W., then running 88° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 47.617' N., Long. 77°1.532' W., and upstream of a line beginning at the Maryland-District of Columbia Line Pile “DC1A”, at or near Lat. 38° 47.480' N.,, Long. 77° 2.360' W., then running 89° (True) to a point on the Maryland shore, at or near Lat. 38° 47.495' N., Long. 77°1.448' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .07 Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge.Link Copy Citation

Area. All of the waters of the Potomac River upstream of a line beginning at a point defined by Lat. 38° 21’ 04.07” N, Long. 77° 0’ 58.24” W; then running 82° True to a point defined by Lat. 38° 21’ 24.78” N, Long. 76° 58’ 36.89” W; and downstream of a line beginning at a point defined by Lat. 38° 22’ 18.25” N, Long. 76° 59’ 04.53” W; then running 260° True to a point defined by Lat. 38° 22’ 03.52” N, Long. 77° 0’ 56.60” W.

The area described in §A of this regulation has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

This regulation shall be effective through December 31, 2024.

Chapter 22. Rhode River

Regulation .01 Rhode River.Link Copy Citation

The Rhode River encompasses all the waters of the Rhode River and its tributaries westerly of a line beginning at Cheston Point, at or near Lat. 38° 51.792’ N., Long. 76° 31.190’ W., then running 51° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 52.183’ N., Long. 76° 30.575’ W.

Regulation .02 Bear Neck Creek.Link Copy Citation

Bear Neck Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 53.247’ N., Long. 76° 31.623’ W., then running 64° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 53.325’ N., Long. 76° 31.422’ W., and running to the head of the creek, including Whitemarsh Creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Regulation .03 Cadle Creek.Link Copy Citation

Cadle Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 52.872’ N., Long. 76° 30.992’ W., then running 135° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 52.777’ N., Long. 76° 30.872’ W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Chapter 23. Sassafras River

Regulation .01 Sassafras River.Link Copy Citation

The Sassafras River encompasses all the waters of the Sassafras River and its tributaries east of a line beginning at Grove Point, at or near Lat. 39° 23.433' N., Long. 76° 2.450' W., then running 251° (True) to Howell Point, at or near Lat. 39° 22.287' N., Long. 76° 6.662' W.

Regulation .02 Middle Sassafras River.Link Copy Citation

The Middle Sassafras River encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 21.758' N., Long. 75° 54.733' W., then running 3° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 22.048' N., Long. 75° 54.715' W., and running upriver to a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 21.857' N., Long. 75° 52.803' W., then running 345° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 21.983' N., Long. 75° 52.847' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Regulation .03 Dyer Creek.Link Copy Citation

Dyer Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 21.780' N., Long. 75° 53.547' W., then running 145° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 21.655' N., Long. 75° 53.435' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone, all year.

Regulation .04 Woodland Creek.Link Copy Citation

Woodland Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 21.387' N., Long. 75° 55.455' W., then running 25° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 21.447' N., Long. 75° 55.418' W., then running northeasterly along the east shore of Daffodil Island to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 21.502' N., Long. 75° 55.337' W., then running 152° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 21.363' N., Long. 75° 55.242' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone, all year.

Chapter 24. Severn River Vessel Management Area

Regulation .01 Severn River Main Stem — Speed Limits; Prohibited Zone.Link Copy Citation

The Severn River main stem areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth below:

(1)

Spa and Back Creek Entrance Area. This area is enclosed by a line beginning at Triton Light, at or near Lat. 38° 58.887' N., Long. 76° 28.568' W., then running 146° (True) to the shoal beacon off Horn Point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.408' N., Long. 76° 28.152' W., then running 180° (True) to the outer beacon at Back Creek, at or near Lat. 38° 57.952' N., Long. 76° 28.150' W., then running 299° (True) to Chinks Point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.053' N., Long. 76° 8.382' W., then running 350° (True) to Horn Point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.352' N., Long. 76° 28.450' W., then running 350° (True) to the point of beginning. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(a)

6 knots during the boating season;

(b)

35 knots from sunrise to sunset during the nonboating season; and

(c)

20 knots from sunset to sunrise during the nonboating season.

(2)

Lower Severn River Area. This encompasses the area north of a line beginning at Greenbury Point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.477' N., Long. 76° 27.268' W., then running 228° (True) to the outer beacon at Back Creek, at or near Lat. 38° 57.952' N., Long. 76° 28.015' W., then running 290° (True) to Chinks Point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.053' N., Long. 76° 28.382' W., then running 350° (True) to Horn Point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.352' N., Long. 76° 28.450' W., then running 350° (True) to Triton Light, at or near Lat. 38° 58.887' N., Long. 76° 28.568' W., and downstream of a line beginning at Severn Narrows, at or near Lat. 39° 4.086' N., Long. 76° 34.543' W., then running 16° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.238' N., Long. 76° 34.489' W., including the areas known as Round Bay and Little Round Bay, and excepting the area around the Old Severn River Fishing Pier at Jonas Green Park beginning at the north shore of the park, at or near Lat. 38° 59.712' N., Long. 76° 29.117' W., then running 236° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.657' N., Long. 76° 29.220' W., then running 145° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.612' N., Long. 76° 29.180' W., then running 55° (True) to a point on the south shore of the park, at or near Lat. 38° 59.697' N., Long. 76° 29.022' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(a)

35 knots from sunrise to sunset; and

(b)

20 knots from sunset to sunrise.

(3)

Severn Narrows Area. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.086' N., Long. 76° 34.543' W., then running 16° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.238' N., Long. 76° 34.489' W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.437' N., Long. 76° 35.298' W., then running 216° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.375' N., Long. 76° 35.357' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(a)

6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays;

(b)

35 knots on weekdays from sunrise to sunset; and.

(c)

20 knots on weekdays from sunset to sunrise.

(4)

Indian Landing — Sunrise Beach Area. This encompasses the area between Severn Narrows and Indian Landing Point, which is upstream of line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.437' N., Long. 76° 35.298' W., then running 216° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.375' N., Long. 76° 35.357' W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.672' N., Long. 76° 36.450' W., then running 16° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.868' N., Long. 76° 36.378' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(a)

35 knots from sunrise to sunset;

(b)

20 knots from sunset to sunrise; and

(c)

For a controlled ski course, as set forth in COMAR 08.04.16.

(5)

Upper Severn River Area. This encompasses the area above Indian Landing Point and below Severn Run, which is upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.672' N., Long. 76° 36.450' W., then running 16° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.868' N., Long. 76° 36.378' W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.642' N., Long. 76° 36.862' W., then running 180° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.547' N., Long. 76° 36.862' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(a)

6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays;

(b)

35 knots on weekdays from sunrise to sunset; and

(c)

20 knots on weekdays from sunset to sunrise.

(6)

Severn Run Area. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.642' N., Long. 76° 36.862' W., then running 180° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.547' N., Long. 76° 36.862' W., and running to the head of the river. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is a minimum wake zone.

(7)

Naval Yard Patrol Craft Pier Construction Area. This encompasses the area enclosed by a line beginning at or near Lat. 38° 58.987' N, Long. 76° 28.229' W, then running 226° True to a Point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.926' N, Long. 76° 28.310' W, then running 123° True to point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.894' N, Long. 76° 28.250' W, then running 105° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.846' N, Long. 76° 28.023' W, then running 112° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.790' N, Long. 76° 27.845' W, then running 26° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.868' N, Long. 76° 27.795' W, then running 289° True to the point of beginning. The speed limit for this area is 6-knots at all times, effective through October 15, 2025.

Jonas Green Park Area. This encompasses the area beginning at the north shore of the park, at or near Lat. 38° 59.712' N., Long. 76° 29.117' W., then running 236° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.657' N., Long. 76° 29.220' W., then running 145° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.612' N., Long. 76° 29.180' W., then running 55° (True) to a point on the south shore of the park, at or near Lat. 38° 59.697' N., Long. 76° 29.022' W. Motorized vessels are prohibited from this area without prior written permission from the Park supervisor.

The Severn River main stem areas may contain designated rowing areas as set forth in Regulation .04 of this chapter.

Regulation .02 Severn River South Shore — Speed Limits.Link Copy Citation

Lake Ogleton.

(1)

Lake Ogleton Entrance Channel. This encompasses the area enclosed by a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.043' N., Long. 76° 27.578' W., then running 129° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.035' N., Long. 76° 27.565' W., then running 220° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.828' N., Long. 76° 27.788' W., then running 285° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.833' N., Long. 76° 27.812' W., then running 41° (True) to the point of beginning. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

(2)

Lake Ogleton West Branch. This encompasses the area west of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.733' N., Long. 76° 27.885' W., then running 38° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.828' N., Long. 76° 27.788' W., then running 285° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.833' N., Long. 76° 27.812' W., then running 354° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.870' N., Long. 76° 27.817' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(a)

6 knots, on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays;

(b)

26 knots on weekdays from sunrise to sunset; and

(c)

6 knots on weekdays from sunset to sunrise.

(3)

Lake Ogleton East Branch. This area encompasses the area east of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.733' N., Long. 76° 27.885' W., then running 38° True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.828' N., Long. 76° 27.788' W., then running 92° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.827' N., Long. 76° 27.737' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(a)

26 knots, sunrise to sunset; and

(b)

6 knots, sunset to sunrise.

Chesapeake Harbor. This encompasses the area south of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 57.628' N., Long. 76° 28.370' W., then running 154° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.602' N., Long. 76° 28.353' W. and running to the head of the harbor. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is a minimum wake zone.

Back Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at Horn Point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.352' N., Long. 76° 28.450' W., then running 170° (True) to Chinks Point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.055' N., Long. 76° 28.382' W., and extending to the head of the Creek. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

Spa Creek. This encompasses, the area upstream of a line beginning at Triton Light, at or near Lat. 38° 58.887' N., Long. 76° 28.568' W., then running 170° (True) to Horn Point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.352' N., Long. 76° 28.450' W., and extending to the head of the Creek. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

College Creek.

(1)

This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.210' N., Long. 76° 29.208' W., then running 168° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.142' N., Long. 76° 29.190' W., and extending to the head of the creek. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is a minimum wake zone.

(2)

This area contains a designated rowing area set forth in Regulation .04 of this chapter.

Shady Lake. This encompasses the area which is upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 59.530' N., Long. 76° 29.633' W., then running 329° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.565' N., Long. 76° 29.660' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is a minimum wake zone.

Weems Creek.

(1)

Weems Creek Mouth. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 0.063' N., Long. 76° 30.157' W., then running 145° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.930' N., Long. 76° 30.037' W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.473' N., Long. 76° 30.980' W., then running 179° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.390' N., Long. 76° 30.978' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

(2)

Weems Creek Headwaters. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.473' N., Long. 76° 30.980' W., then running 179° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.390' N., Long. 76° 30.978' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is a minimum wake zone.

Cove of Cork.

(1)

Area. All of the waters upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 0.205’ N., Long. 76° 30.427’ W., then running 3° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.310’ N., Long. 76° 30.420’ W.

(2)

Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for the area described in §H(1) of this regulation is 6 knots.

Luce Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 0.473' N., Long. 76° 30.957' W., then running 144° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.413' N., Long. 76° 30.902' W., and running to the head of the creek. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(1)

6 knots on Saturday, Sundays, and Holidays;

(2)

26 knots on weekdays from sunrise to sunset; and

(3)

6 knots on weekdays from sunset to sunrise.

Martins Pond. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 0.612' N., Long. 76° 31.043' W., then running 305° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.645' N., Long. 76° 31.105' W., and running to the head of Martins Pond. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is a minimum wake zone.

Saltworks Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 0.778' N., Long. 76° 31.508' W., then running 294° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.802' N., Long. 76° 31.577' W., and running to the head of Saltwater Creek. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(1)

6 knots during the boating season;

(2)

26 knots on weekdays from sunrise to sunset during the nonboating season;

(3)

6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State Holidays during the nonboating season; and

(4)

6 knots on weekdays from sunset to sunrise during the nonboating season.

Clements Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 1.256' N., Long. 76° 31.645' W., then running 162° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.919' N., Long. 76° 31.503' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(1)

6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays;

(2)

26 knots on weekdays sunrise to sunset; and

(3)

6 knots on weekdays sunset to sunrise;

Brewer Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 1.460' N., Long. 76° 32.063' W., then running 23° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 1.548' N., Long. 76° 32.015' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

Brewer Pond. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 1.848' N., Long. 76° 32.837' W., then running 154° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 1.835' N., Long. 76° 32.828' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is a minimum wake zone.

Hopkins Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 1.960' N., Long. 76° 34.207' W., then running 294° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 1.999' N., Long. 76° 34.319' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

Maynadier Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 2.139' N., Long. 76° 34.230' W., then running 260° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.122' N., Long. 76° 34.349' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots. This area may have a controlled ski course as set forth in COMAR 08.04.16.

Browns Cove. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 2.528' N., Long. 76° 34.440' W., then running 211° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.490' N., Long. 76° 34.470' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

Place Creek. This encompasses the area at the head of Place Creek upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 3.003' N., Long. 76° 33.715' W., then running 142° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.998' N., Long. 76° 33.710' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is a minimum wake zone.

Valentine Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 3.795' N., Long. 76° 34.408' W., then running 100° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 3.778' N., Long. 76° 34.292' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(1)

6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays;

(2)

26 knots on weekdays from sunrise to sunset; and

(3)

6 knots on weekdays from sunset to sunrise.

Plum Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 3.788' N., Long. 76° 34.503' W., then running 229° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 3.742' N., Long. 76° 34.572' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(1)

6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays;

(2)

26 knots on weekdays from sunrise to sunset; and

(3)

6 knots on weekdays from sunset to sunrise.

The Severn River South Shore areas may contain designated rowing areas as set forth in Regulation .04 of this chapter.

Regulation .03 Severn River North Shore — Speed Limits.Link Copy Citation

The Severn River north shore areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth below:

Forked Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 4.312’ N., Long. 76° 34.573’ W., then running 272° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 4.313’ N., Long. 76° 34.630’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

Yantz Creek.

(1)

Yantz Creek Proper.

(a)

Area. All of the waters upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 4.097’ N., Long. 76° 33.818’ W., then running 167º (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39º4.022’N., Long. 76º33.796’W.

(b)

Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for the area described in §B(1)(a) of this regulation is 6 knots.

(2)

Yantz Creek Entrance.

(a)

Area. All of the waters east of a line beginning at a point on shore defined by Lat. 39°03.800' N, Long. 76°33.910' W; then running 354° True to a point on shore defined by Lat. 39°04.100' N, Long. 76°33.950' W and west of the area described in §B(1)(a) of this regulation.

(b)

The speed limit for the area described in §B(2)(a) of this regulation is 6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season.

Sullivan Cove. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 3.857’ N., Long. 76° 33.103’ W., then running 89° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 3.860’ N., Long. 76° 32.838’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(1)

6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season;

(2)

26 knots on weekdays from sunrise to sunset; and

(3)

6 knots on weekdays from sunset to sunrise.

Ringgold Cove. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 2.887’ N., Long. 76° 32.192’ W., then running 163° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.703’ N., Long. 76° 32.118’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(1)

6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season;

(2)

26 knots on weekdays from sunrise to sunset; and

(3)

6 knots on weekdays from sunset to sunrise.

Asquith Creek.

(1)

Asquith Creek entrance channel. This encompasses the area enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 1.988’ N., Long. 76° 31.642’ W., then running 296° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.043’ N., Long. 76° 31.783’ W., then running 278° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.047’ N., Long. 76° 31.813’ W., then running 311° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.065’ N., Long. 76° 31.840’ W., then running 320° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.087’ N., Long. 76° 31.863’ W., then running 333° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.147’ N., Long. 76° 31.903’ W., then running 61° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.152’ N., Long. 76° 31.892’ W., then running 154° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.093’ N., Long. 76° 31.855’ W., then running 140° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.072’ N., Long. 76° 31.832’ W., then running 132° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.055’ N., Long. 76° 31.808’ W., then running 94° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.053’ N., Long. 76° 31.780’ W., then running 117° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 1.997’ N., Long. 76° 31.635’ W., then running 211° (True) to the point of beginning. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

(2)

Asquith Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 2.125’ N., Long. 76° 31.837’ W., then running 305° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.227’ N., Long. 76° 32.025’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(a)

6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays;

(b)

26 knots on weekdays from sunrise to sunset; and

(c)

6 knots on weekdays from sunset to sunrise.

Rays Pond. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 1.873’ N., Long. 76° 31.330’ W., then running 222° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 1.863’ N., Long. 76° 31.342’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is a minimum wake zone.

Chase Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line at or near Lat. 39° 1.270’ N., Long. 76° 30.908’ W., then running 162° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 1.192’ N., Long. 76° 30.875’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

Cool Spring Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 0.757’ N., Long. 76° 30.280’ W., then running 351° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.813’ N., Long. 76° 30.292’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(1)

26 knots from sunrise to sunset;

(2)

6 knots from sunset to sunrise.

Winchester Pond. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 0.535’ N., Long. 76° 29.867’ W., then running 318° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.545’ N., Long. 76° 29.878’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is a minimum wake zone.

Manresa Pond. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 0.312’ N., Long. 76° 29.368’ W., then running 305° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.322’ N., Long. 76° 29.387’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

Carr Creek. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.975’ N., Long. 76° 27.647’ W., then running 124° True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.775’ N., Long. 76° 27.273’ W., is a restricted area and under military control. Consult current edition of the US Coast Pilot 3 for restrictions.

Regulation .04 Designated Rowing Area.Link Copy Citation

The Department may designate rowing areas within the waters of the State.

College Creek Designated Rowing Area. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.210’ N., Long. 76° 29.208’ W., then running 168° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.142’ N., Long. 76° 29.190’ W., and extending to the head of the creek.

Special Provisions for College Creek Designated Rowing Area.

(1)

A person may not:

(a)

Place or give permission to place a mooring buoy in the rowing area;

(b)

Operate or give permission to operate a vessel within 50 feet of a rowing shell.

(2)

Coach boats, when accompanying rowing shells, are exempt from Regulation .02E of this chapter and §C(1)(b) of this regulation.

A rowing scull and its coach boat may be exempt from boating speed limits on State waters if the coach boat is within 150 feet of the rowing scull and is practicing for a race.

A racing shell and its coach boat may be exempt from boating speed limits on State waters if the coach boat is within 150 feet of the racing shell and is practicing for a race.

Other uses may require approval from federal, State or local agencies.

Chapter 25. South River

Regulation .01 South River.Link Copy Citation

The South River encompasses all the waters of the South River and its tributaries westerly of a line beginning at Thomas Point, at or near Lat. 38° 54.433' N., Long. 76° 27.615' W., then running 227° (True) to Saunders Point, at or near Lat. 38° 53.108' N., Long. 76° 29.445' W.

Regulation .02 South River Proper.Link Copy Citation

Lower South River Area. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at Thomas Point, at or near Lat. 38° 54.433’ N., Long. 76° 27.615’ W., then running 227° (True) to Saunders Point, at or near Lat. 38° 53.108’ N., Long. 76° 29.445’ W., and downstream of a line beginning at Shadow Point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.783’ N., Long. 76° 32.981’ W., then running 32° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.057’ N., Long. 76° 32.762’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(1)

35 knots from sunrise to sunset during the boating season; and

(2)

20 knots from sunset to sunrise during the boating season.

Route 2 Bridge Area. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 56.783’ N., Long. 76° 32.981’ W., then running 32° (True) to Shadow Point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.057’ N., Long. 76° 32.762’ W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.916’N., Long. 76° 33.429’ W., then running 358° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.377’ N., Long. 76° 33.447’ W., and not including Warehouse and Gingerville Creeks. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

Area Between Riva Bridge and Route 2 Bridge. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point Lat. 38° 56.916’ N., Long. 76° 33.429’ W., then running 358° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.377’ N., Long. 76° 33.447’ W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 57.229’ N., Long. 76° 34.330’ W., then running 30° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.451’ N., Long. 76° 34.166’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(1)

35 knots from sunrise to sunset during the boating season; and

(2)

20 knots from sunset to sunrise during the boating season.

Riva Bridge Area.

(1)

Area. All of the waters upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38°57.229' N, Long. 76°34.330' W; then running 30° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38°57.451' N, Long. 76°34.166' W; and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38°57.211' N, Long. 76°34.545' W; then running 20° True to Addison Point, at or near Lat. 38°57.495' N, Long. 76°34.412' W.

(2)

The speed limit for the area described in §D(1) of this regulation is 6 knots at all times.

Area Between Riva Bridge and Upper South River Controlled Ski Area. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 57.211’ N., Long. 76° 34.545’ W., then running 20° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.495’ N., Long. 76° 34.412’ W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.637’ N., Long. 76° 36.365’ W., then running 72° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.685’ N., Long. 76° 36.177’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(1)

35 knots from sunrise to sunset during the boating season; and

(2)

20 knots from sunset to sunrise during the boating season.

Upper South River Controlled Ski Area. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.085’ N., Long. 76° 36.013’ W., then running 65° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.168’ N., Long. 76° 35.780’ W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.637’ N., Long. 76° 36.365’ W., then running 72° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.685’ N., Long. 76° 36.177’ W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area are:

(1)

35 knots from sunrise to sunset during the boating season; and

(2)

20 knots from sunset to sunrise during the boating season;

(3)

This area may have a controlled ski course as set forth in COMAR 08.04.16.

(4)

Minimum wake zone when vessels displaying a DNR Ski Sticker are using the permitted controlled ski course.

Route 50 Bridge Area. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.637’ N., Long. 76° 36.365’ W., then running 72° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.685’ N., Long. 76° 36.177’ W., and running to the head of the river. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is a minimum wake zone.

Regulation .03 South River South Shore.Link Copy Citation

The South River south shore areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth in §B—L of this regulation.

Almshouse Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at or near Lat. 38° 56.677' N., Long. 76° 32.573' W., then running 184° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.543' N., Long. 76° 32.587' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Beards Creek.

(1)

Lower Beards Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at the mouth of the creek, at or near Lat. 38° 57.005' N., Long. 76° 34.262' W., then running 281° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.033' N., Long. 76° 34.442' W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.172' N., Long. 76° 34.913' W., then running 350° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.278' N., Long. 76° 34.937' W. This area has a:

(a)

6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, during the boating season;

(b)

20-knot speed limit, weekdays, sunset to sunrise, during the boating season;

(c)

35-knot speed limit, weekdays, sunrise to sunset, during the boating season.

(2)

Upper Beards Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 56.172' N., Long. 76° 34.913' W., then running 350° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.278' N., Long. 76° 34.937' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Brewer Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at or near Lat. 38° 55.798' N., Long. 76° 31.557' W., then running 147° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 55.593' N., Long. 76° 31.383' W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 55.432' N., Long. 76° 31.528' W., then running 305° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 55.450' N., Long. 76° 31.562' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, during the boating season.

Flat Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 57.630' N., Long. 76° 35.768' W., then running 110° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.590' N., Long. 76° 35.630' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Glebe Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 55.800' N., Long. 76° 32.462' W., then running 261° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 55.780' N., Long. 76° 32.615' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit, during the boating season.

Granville Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 57.425' N., Long. 76° 34.920' W., then running 297° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.445' N., Long. 76° 34.970' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Pocahontas Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 55.432' N., Long. 76° 31.528' W., then running 305° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 55.450' N., Long. 76° 31.562' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Ramsay Lake.

(1)

The Turkey Point bridge area at Ramsay Lake encompasses the area south of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 54.115' N., Long. 76° 30.432' W., then running 261° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 54.097' N., Long. 76° 30.578' W., and north of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 54.062' N., Long. 76° 30.543' W., then running 82° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 54.075' N., Long. 76° 30.417' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

(2)

Ramsay Lake encompasses the area south of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 54.062' N., Long. 76° 30.543' W., then running 82° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 54.075' N., Long. 76° 30.417' W., and north of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 54.313' N., Long. 76° 29.720' W., then running 131° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 54.232' N., Long. 76° 29.600' W., including all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Selby Bay encompasses the area south of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 54.708' N., Long. 76° 30.373' W., then running 136° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 54.462' N., Long. 76° 30.070' W., and north of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 54.115' N., Long. 76° 30.432' W., then running 261° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 54.097' N., Long. 76° 30.578' W., including all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Cedar Point Cove (Spring Lake) encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 57.007' N., Long. 76° 33.912' W., then running 90° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.007' N., Long. 76° 33.893' W., and running to the head of the cove. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Warehouse Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 56.738' N., Long. 76° 33.203' W., then running 152° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.687' N., Long. 76° 33.168' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .04 South River North Shore.Link Copy Citation

The South River north shore areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth in §§B—L of this regulation.

Aberdeen Creek.

(1)

Lower Aberdeen Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 56.510' N., Long. 76° 31.400' W., then running 91° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.507' N., Long. 76° 31.232' W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 56.787' N., Long. 76° 31.263' W., then running 82° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.800' N., Long. 76° 31.140' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, during the boating season.

(2)

Upper Aberdeen Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 56.787' N., Long. 76° 31.263' W., then running 82° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.800' N., Long. 76° 31.140' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit, during the boating season.

Boyd Point Cove encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 57.380' N., Long. 76° 33.960' W., then running 79° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.383' N., Long. 76° 33.938' W., and running to the head of the cove. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Broad Creek.

(1)

Lower Broad Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at Porter Point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.547' N., Long. 76° 34.625' W., then running 110° (True) to Addison Point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.495' N., Long. 76° 34.447' W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.113' N., Long. 76° 34.538' W., then running 281° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.127' N., Long. 76° 34.625' W. This area has a:

(a)

20-knot speed limit, sunset to sunrise, during the boating season;

(b)

35-knot speed limit, sunrise to sunset, during the boating season.

(2)

Upper Broad Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.113' N., Long. 76° 34.538' W., then running 281° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.127' N., Long. 76° 34.625' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a:

(a)

6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, during the boating season;

(b)

20-knot speed limit, weekdays, sunset to sunrise, during the boating season;

(c)

35-knot speed limit, weekdays, sunrise to sunset, during the boating season.

Cherrytree Cove encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 55.412' N., Long. 76° 28.992' W., then running 152° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 55.217' N., Long. 76° 28.857' W., and running to the head of the cove. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Church Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 57.115' N., Long. 76° 32.412' W., then running 84° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.128' N., Long. 76° 32.258' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit, during the boating season.

Crab Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 57.128' N., Long. 76° 32.078' W., then running 55° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.197' N., Long. 76° 31.955' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit, during the boating season.

Duvall Creek.

(1)

Area. All of the waters north of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 55.652' N., Long. 76° 29.425' W., then running 116° True to a point at or near Lat. 38° 55.542' N., Long. 76° 29.140' W.

(2)

The speed limit for the area described in §H(1) of this regulation is 6 knots during the boating season.

Gingerville Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 57.332' N., Long. 76° 33.372' W., then running 61° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.377' N., Long. 76° 33.268' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Harness Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 55.942' N., Long. 76° 30.900' W., then running 92° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 55.933' N., Long. 76° 30.640' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Hillsmere Lake encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 55.685' N., Long. 76° 30.073' W., then running 322° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 55.692' N., Long. 76° 30.080' W., and running to the head of the lake. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Little Aberdeen Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 56.773' N., Long. 76° 31.740' W., then running 111° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.747' N., Long. 76° 31.652' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit, during the boating season.

Chapter 26. Susquehanna River

Regulation .01 Susquehanna River.Link Copy Citation

The Susquehanna River encompasses all the waters of the Susquehanna River and its tributaries north of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 32.367' N., Long. 76° 5.0830' W., then running 60° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 32.850' N., Long. 76° 4.000' W.

Regulation .02 Lower Susquehanna River.Link Copy Citation

The Lower Susquehanna River encompasses the area south of a line beginning at the east end of the old railroad bridge, at or near Lat. 39° 34.323' N., Long. 76° 4.822' W., then running 242° (True) to the east shore of Garrett Island, at or near Lat. 39° 34.243' N., Long. 76° 5.013' W., east of a line running southerly along the shore to the south end of Garrett Island, at or near Lat. 39° 33.552' N., Long. 76° 5.107' W., then north and east of a line running 178° (True) to the AMTRAK railroad bridge, at or near Lat. 39° 33.285' N., Long. 76° 5.095' W., then running 69° (True) to the east end of the AMTRAK railroad bridge, at or near Lat. 39° 33.382' N., Long. 76° 4.775' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .03 Broad Creek.Link Copy Citation

Broad Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 41.992' N., Long. 76° 14.280' W., then running 164° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 41.877' N., Long. 76° 14.237' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .04 Conowingo Creek.Link Copy Citation

Conowingo Creek encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 40.987' N., Long. 76° 11.857' W., then running 137° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 40.932' N., Long. 76° 11.790' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .05 Conowingo Dam — Prohibited Area.Link Copy Citation

Conowingo Dam encompasses the area north of a line beginning at point, at or near Lat. 39° 39.762' N., Long. 76° 9.605' W., then running 227° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 39.245' N., Long. 76° 10.320' W., and south of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 40.197' N., Long. 76° 10.483' W., then running 199° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 39.438' N., Long. 76° 10.812' W. Vessels are prohibited in this area all year.

Regulation .06 Havre de Grace.Link Copy Citation

Area. Excluding the area defined in Regulation .07 of this chapter, the area encompasses all of the waters enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 32.262' N., Long. 76° 5.541' W., then running 176° to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 32.113' N., Long. 76° 5.526' W., then running along the North shore of Tydings Island Eastward to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 32.193' N., Long. 76° 5.31' W., then running 93° to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 32.177' N., Long. 76° 4.902' W., then running 2° to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 32.502' N., Long. 76° 4.888' W., then running 355° to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 32.742' N., Long. 76° 4.913' W., then running 338° to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 32.87' N., Long. 76° 4.98' W., then running 328° to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 33.226' N., Long. 76° 5.273' W., then running 252° to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 33.185' N., Long. 76° 5.438' W., then running South along shore to the point of beginning.

The speed limit for the area described in §A of this regulation is 6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season.

Regulation .07 Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project.Link Copy Citation

The construction area encompasses all of the waters of the Susquehanna River enclosed by a line beginning at a point defined by Lat. 39°32.969' N, Long. 76°5.268' W; then running 329° True to a point defined by Lat. 39°33.509' N, Long. 76°5.682' W; then running 60° True to a point defined by Lat. 39°33.927' N, Long. 76°4.762' W; then running 168° True to a point defined by Lat. 39°33.178' N, Long. 76°4.548' W; then running 249° True to the point of beginning.

The speed limit for the area described in this regulation is 6 knots at all times.

Chapter 27. Tred Avon River

Regulation .01 Tred Avon River.Link Copy Citation

The Tred Avon River encompasses all the waters of the Tred Avon River and its tributaries northeasterly of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 40.250' N., Long. 76° 11.867' W., then running 73° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 40.550' N., Long. 76° 10.617' W.

Regulation .02 Tred Avon River at Oxford.Link Copy Citation

The Tred Avon River at Oxford encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 41.592' N., Long. 76° 10.608' W., then running 279° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 41.607' N., Long. 76° 10.723' W., then running 64° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 41.868' N., Long. 76° 10.053' W., then running 178° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 41.790' N., Long. 76° 10.050' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit at all times during the boating season.

Regulation .03 Town Creek.Link Copy Citation

Town Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 41.857' N., Long. 76° 9.910' W., then running 276° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 41.868' N., Long. 76° 10.053' W., then running 178° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 41.790' N., Long. 76° 10.050' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .04 Dixon Creek — Eastern Branch.Link Copy Citation

Dixon Creek — Eastern Branch encompasses all the waters of Dixon Creek beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38º.45.990’ N., Long. 76º6.7100’ W., then running 288º True to a point, at or near Lat. 38º46.03’ N., Long. 76º6.870’ W., then running 108º True to the point of beginning. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season.

Chapter 28. West River

Regulation .01 West River.Link Copy Citation

The West River encompasses all the waters of the West River and its tributaries southwesterly of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 52.183' N., Long. 76° 30.575' W., then running 148° (True) to Curtis Point, at or near Lat. 38° 51.182' N., Long. 76° 29.767' W.

Regulation .02 South Creek.Link Copy Citation

South Creek encompasses all the waters of South Creek and its tributaries southerly of a line beginning at a point at or near the easterly side of Chalk Point, at or near Lat. 38° 50.257' N., Long. 76° 32.230' W., then running 113° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 50.118' N., Long. 76° 31.813' W., then running 5° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 50.223' N., Long. 76° 31.802' W.

Regulation .03 West River Proper.Link Copy Citation

The West River proper and its tributaries, except South Creek, encompass the area upstream of a line beginning at the north entrance of Tenthouse Creek, at or near Lat. 38° 50.902' N., Long. 76° 32.222' W., then running 100° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 50.832' N., Long. 76° 31.718' W., and north and west of a line beginning at the east side of Chalk Point, at or near Lat. 38° 50.257' N., Long. 76° 32.230' W., then running 113° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 50.118' N., Long. 76° 31.813' W., then running 5° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 50.223' N., Long. 76° 31.802' W., and running to the head of the river. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Regulation .04 Parish Creek.Link Copy Citation

Parish Creek encompasses the area south of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 50.847' N., Long. 76° 30.410' W., then running 169° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 50.738' N., Long. 76° 30.383' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Chapter 29. Whitehall Bay

Regulation .01 Whitehall Bay.Link Copy Citation

Whitehall Bay encompasses all the waters of Whitehall Bay and its tributaries northerly of a line beginning at Hackett Point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.477' N., Long. 76° 27.268' W., then running 64° (True) to Greenbury Point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.203' N., Long. 76° 25.357' W.

Regulation .02 Meredith Creek.Link Copy Citation

Meredith Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.050' N., Long. 76° 25.552' W., then running 66° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.070' N., Long. 76° 25.493' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .03 Mill Creek.Link Copy Citation

The Mill Creek areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth in §§B—D of this regulation.

Martins Cove and Mill Creek Proper.

(1)

Area. All of waters upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39º0.035' N, Long. 76º27.435' W; then running 97° True to a point, at or near Lat. 39º0.025' N, Long. 76º27.298' W.

(2)

The speed limit for the area described in §B(1) of this regulation is 6 knots on every:

(a)

Saturday;

(b)

Sunday; and

(c)

State or federal holiday.

The Northern Branch encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.763' N., Long. 76° 27.175' W., then running 111° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.722' N., Long. 76° 27.033' W., and running to the head of the branch including all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Mill Creek entrance channel encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.533' N., Long. 76° 27.013' W., then running 77° (True) to USCG DB2M, at or near Lat. 38° 59.567' N., Long. 76° 26.823' W., then running 13° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.700' N., Long. 76° 26.783' W., and downstream of a line beginning at or near Lat. 38° 59.593' N., Long. 76° 27.022' W., then running 342° (True) to a USCG DB 10M, at or near Lat. 38° 59.675' N., Long. 76° 27.055' W., then running 18° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 59.722' N., Long. 76° 27.035' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season.

Regulation .04 Whitehall Creek.Link Copy Citation

The Whitehall Creek areas, with their corresponding speed limits, are set forth in §§B—D of this regulation.

Minnow Cove encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.437' N., Long. 76° 26.037' W., then running 198° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.307' N., Long. 76° 26.092' W., and running to the head of the cove. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Ridout Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.700' N., Long. 76° 26.117' W., then running 185° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.617' N., Long. 76° 26.127' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Whitehall Creek proper encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.702' N., Long. 76° 26.118' W., then running 69° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 0.755' N., Long. 76° 25.937' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

Chapter 30. Wicomico River

Regulation .01 Wicomico River.Link Copy Citation

The Wicomico River encompasses all the waters of the Wicomico River and its tributaries upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 14.567’ N., Long. 75° 52.350’ W., then running 140° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 13.967’ N., Long. 75° 51.717’ W.

Regulation .02 Lower Ferry.Link Copy Citation

Lower Ferry encompasses all of the waters of the Wicomico River upstream of a line beginning at a point on the south shore of the Wicomico River, at or near Lat. 38° 15.967’ N., Long. 75° 47.527’ W., then running 358° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 16.086’ N., Long. 75° 47.532’ W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 15.962’ N., Long. 75° 47.148’ W., then running 351° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 16.112’ N., Long. 75° 47.178’ W. This area has a 6 knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .03 Upper Ferry.Link Copy Citation

Upper Ferry encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.440’ N., Long. 75° 41.935’ W., then running 172° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.363’ N., Long. 75° 41.922’ W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.563’ N., Long. 75° 41.522’ W., then running 180° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.488’ N., Long. 75° 41.522’ W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .04 Upper Wicomico River.Link Copy Citation

The Upper Wicomico River encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 21.028’ N., Long. 75° 37.282’ W., then running 145° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 20.958’ N., Long. 75° 37.220’ W., and running to the head of the river, including all tributaries. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Chapter 31. Elk River

Regulation .01 Elk River.Link Copy Citation

The Elk River encompasses all the waters of the Elk River and its tributaries, except the Bohemia River, northeasterly of a line beginning at Turkey Point, at or near Lat. 39° 26.97’ N., Long. 76° 0.60’ W., then running 137° (True) to Wroth Point, at or near Lat. 39° 26.00’ N., Long. 75° 59.43’ W.

Regulation .02 Upper Cabin John Creek.Link Copy Citation

Upper Cabin John Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 27.528’ N., Long. 75° 56.975’ W., then running 123° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 27.407’ N., Long. 75° 56.732’ W., then running 192° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 27.258’ N., Long. 75° 56.773’ W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Regulation .03 Elk River (Elkmore).Link Copy Citation

Elk River (Elkmore) encompasses the area enclosed by a line beginning at a point on shore, at or near Lat. 39°33.297’N., Long. 75°52.22’W., then running 107° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39°33.266’N., Long. 75°52.087’W., then running 196° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39°33.068’N., Long. 75°52.158’W., then running 290° (True) to a point on shore, at or near La t. 39°33.102’N., Long. 75°52.278’W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season.

Chapter 32. Pocomoke River

Regulation .01 Pocomoke River.Link Copy Citation

The Pocomoke River encompasses all the waters of the Pocomoke River and its tributaries upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 37° 57.800’ N., Long. 75° 39.350’ W., then running 82° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 37° 57.867’ N., Long. 75° 38.783’ W.

Regulation .02 Pocomoke City Area.Link Copy Citation

Pocomoke City encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 4.285’ N., Long. 75° 34.470’ W., then running 306° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 4.308’ N., Long. 75° 34.510’ W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 4.760’ N., Long. 75° 34.295’ W., then running 272° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 4.762’ N., Long. 75° 34.353’ W., and has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .03 Shad Landing Area.Link Copy Citation

Shad Landing. Shad Landing encompasses the area southeast of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 8.535’ N., Long. 75° 26.465’ W., then running 260° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 8.532’ N., Long. 75° 26.490’ W., and northeast of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 8.368’ N., Long. 75° 26.563’ W., then running 338° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 8.378’ N., Long. 75° 26.568’ W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Corkers Creek. Corkers Creek encompasses the areas south of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 8.368’ N., Long. 75° 26.563’ W., then running 338° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 8.378’ N., Long. 75° 26.568’ W., and southwest of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 8.707’ N., Long. 75° 26.978’ W., then running 211° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 8.667’ N., Long. 75° 27.008’ W., and running to the headwaters. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Chapter 33. Deep Creek Lake

Regulation .01 Definitions.Link Copy Citation

In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

Terms Defined.

(1)

“Houseboat” means a boat constructed for use as a residence or used principally as a residence.

(2)

“Lake” means the area of pooled water within the watershed of Deep Creek in Garrett County, Maryland, formed by the Penelec dam and the lake bottom.

(3)

Length Overall.

(a)

“Length overall” means the distance measured in a straight line from the foremost part of the vessel to the aftermost part of the vessel, exclusive of sheer.

(b)

“Length overall” includes integrally formed, molded, or welded components and appendages including but not limited to:

(i)

Bow pulpits;

(ii)

Swim platforms;

(iii)

Attached structures for propulsion systems; and

(iv)

Structural rub rails installed by the builder.

(c)

“Length overall” does not include:

(i)

Bowsprits;

(ii)

Bumpkins;

(iii)

Rudders;

(iv)

Outboard motors;

(v)

Outdrives;

(vi)

Brackets; or

(vii)

Items, including swim platforms, bolted on or secured to the primary structure.

(4)

“Penelec” means the Pennsylvania Electric Company.

(5)

“Personal watercraft” means a Class A vessel which:

(a)

Has an inboard motor using an internal combustion engine powering a water jet pump as its primary source of motive propulsion;

(b)

Is designed with the concept that the operator and passenger ride on the outside surfaces of the vessel as opposed to riding inside the vessel;

(c)

Has the probability that the operator and passenger may, in the normal course of use, fall overboard; and

(d)

Is designed with no open load carrying area which would retain water.

(6)

“Specialty prop craft” means a vessel less than 16 feet in length similar in appearance and operation to a personal watercraft, but the primary source of propulsion is a propeller. For the purpose of this chapter, a specialty prop craft is considered a personal watercraft.

Regulation .02 Boating on Deep Creek Lake.Link Copy Citation

An individual may not have or use on the waters of the lake a vessel 26 feet or more in length overall, except for a:

(1)

Pontoon boat, which may not exceed 30 feet in length overall;

(2)

Vessel operating under a valid nonconforming use permit; or

(3)

Boat with a molded platform, which may not exceed 27 feet in length.

An individual may not operate a vessel with an engine or engines:

(1)

Exceeding the manufacturer's recommended maximum horsepower capacity; or

(2)

With a total displacement of greater than 550 cubic inches.

Except for an authorized patrol vessel, an individual may not use a siren on a vessel.

An individual may not have or use a houseboat on the waters of the lake.

An individual may not deposit or cause to be deposited garbage, sewage, waste of any kind, food stuff, paper, or other litter in the waters of Deep Creek Lake.

An individual may not operate a vessel with an installed marine sanitation device capable of discharging treated or untreated sewage into the waters of the lake.

The Department shall position buoys on the lake to mark hazards and public swimming areas. An individual may not operate a vessel inshore from a buoy which designates a public swimming area.

Only Penelec may position buoys associated with the operation of the dam, intake, and spillway.

Prohibited Activities.

(1)

An individual may not:

(a)

Operate on the lake a vessel which is towing another individual who is attached to a parachute or other device which causes that individual to become airborne; or

(b)

Be towed by a vessel which is towing another individual who is attached to a parachute or other device which causes that individual to become airborne.

(2)

This prohibition does not apply to the operation of JetPack Vessels on the lake.

Time Restrictions — Personal Watercraft, JetPack Vessels and Air-Cushioned Vessels. Except for vessels owned and operated by the State or local government, an individual may not operate a personal watercraft, jetpack vessel or air-cushioned vessel on the lake from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on:

(1)

The Saturday, Sunday, and holiday of Memorial Day weekend; and

(2)

The Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from July 1 through Labor Day.

Regulation .03 Speed Limits and Restrictions.Link Copy Citation

Restricted Area — Inlet Between Beckman’s Peninsula and Harvey’s Peninsula.

(1)

Area. All of the waters enclosed by a line beginning at a point defined by Lat. 39°29.860' N, Long. 79°17.190' W; then running 80° True to a point defined by Lat. 39°29.880' N, Long. 79°16.970' W; then running 0° True to a point defined by Lat. 39°30.070' N, Long. 79°16.970' W; then running 283° True to a point defined by Lat. 39°30.109' N, Long. 79°17.167' W; then running 184° True to the point of beginning.

(2)

An individual may not operate a vessel towing an individual on a ski, aquaplane, or similar device in the area described in §A(1) of this regulation from 12 noon until sunset on any:

(a)

Saturday;

(b)

Sunday; or

(c)

State or federal holiday.

Speed Limit. The following areas are designated minimum wake zones:

(1)

Within 100 feet of shoreline, except that an individual may operate a vessel at a speed in excess of minimum wake through the 100-foot area when towing a skier from a dock or the shore, if the individual immediately leaves the 100-foot area;

(2)

The area of Meadow Mountain Run lying east of Meadow Mountain Bridge as it enters Deep Creek Lake State Park;

(3)

North of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 33.333’ N., Long. 79° 21.530’ W., then running 97° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 33.311’ N., Long. 79° 21.312’ W., then running 94° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 33.301’ N., Long. 79° 21.121’ W.;

(4)

That portion of Red Run Cove lying southwest of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 29.924’ N., Long. 79° 22.188’ W., then running 316° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 29.999’ N., Long. 79° 22.280’ W .;

(5)

That portion of Thayerville Cove lying southwest of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 30.243’ N., Long. 79° 19.377’ W., then running 128° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 30.119’ N., Long. 79° 19.170’ W.;

(6)

That portion of Hoop Pole Cove which lies southwest of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 29.249’ N., Long. 79° 18.951’ W., then running 306° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 29.340’ N., Long. 79° 19.112’ W.;

(7)

Those portions of Pawn Run Cove which lie northwest of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39°28.012' N., Long. 79°18.711' W., then running 263° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39°28.000' N., Long. 79°18.842' W., then running 147° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39°27.890' N., Long. 79°18.749' W.; and

(8)

All of the waters of North Glade Cove lying east of a line beginning at a point defined by Lat. 39°30.250' N, Long. 79°16.020' W; then running 200° True to a point defined by Lat. 39°30.099' N, Long. 79°16.090' W.

Regulation .04 Aircraft.Link Copy Citation

Except for aircraft owned by government agencies, aircraft may not land on, remain on, or take off from the waters of the lake without obtaining advance written permission from the Department and Penelec.

Chapter 34. Little Choptank River

Regulation .01 The Little Choptank River.Link Copy Citation

The Little Choptank River encompasses all the waters of the Little Choptank River and its tributaries east of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 34.400’ N., Long. 76° 18.400’ W., then running 189° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 29.992’ N., Long. 76° 19.275’ W.

Regulation .02 Madison Bay.Link Copy Citation

Madison Bay encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 30.777’ N., Long. 76° 13.207’ W., then running 271° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 30.782’ N., Long. 76° 13.458’ W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a minimum wake zone all year.

Regulation .03 Slaughter Creek.Link Copy Citation

Area. All of the waters of Slaughter Creek south of a line beginning at a point on shore defined by Lat. 38°28.702' N, Long. 76°17.578' W; then running 93° True to a point on shore defined by Lat. 38°28.682' N, Long. 76°17.135' W and north of a line beginning at a point on shore defined by Lat. 38°28.182' N, Long. 76°17.363' W; then running 268° True to a point on shore defined by Lat. 38°28.175' N, Long. 76°17.598' W, including Chapel Cove.

The speed limit for the area described in §A of this regulation is 6 knots on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays during the boating season.

Chapter 35. Jennings Randolph Lake

Regulation .01 Purpose.Link Copy Citation

This chapter is applicable to and designed for the protection of Jennings Randolph Lake as a natural resource and to provide a pleasant and safe family-oriented facility for the enjoyment of water-related activities.

Jennings Randolph Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility sharing a common boundary with Maryland and West Virginia. The states have been granted concurrent enforcement authority on the project, as to the land and the water areas. The states have agreed to enforce essentially identical boating regulations and to share enforcement responsibilities. A fundamental consideration is preserving an acceptable quality of recreational experience on the Lake while providing for the greatest use consistent with a quality experience and safety for all users.

Regulation .02 Exceptions.Link Copy Citation

This chapter does not apply to:

Upon prior approval of the event by the Lake manager, the following activities:

(1)

Vessels engaged in a professional exhibition,

(2)

Regattas,

(3)

Boat races,

(4)

Marine parades, and

(5)

Tournaments or exhibitions;

Law enforcement vessels; and

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or its agency vessels.

Regulation .03 Definitions.Link Copy Citation

In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

Terms Defined.

(1)

“Controlled dangerous substance” means those drugs listed in Criminal Law Article, §5-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2)

“Diver down” means that a person is engaged in diving in the immediate area.

(3)

“Lake” means the area of pooled water located on the North Branch Potomac River in Garrett County, Maryland, and Mineral County, West Virginia, formed by the Jennings Randolph Dam.

(4)

“Lake manager” means the person appointed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and designated as manager or resident engineer of the Lake and the Lake's activities.

(5)

“Lake project” means the area within the boundaries of the Jennings Randolph Lake project owned and administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

(6)

“Minimum/no wake speed” means idling speed or the slowest possible speed necessary to maintain steerage under prevailing wind and Lake conditions.

(7)

“Operate” means to navigate or otherwise use a motorboat or vessel.

(8)

“Personal watercraft” means a Class A vessel that:

(a)

Has an inboard motor that uses an internal combustion engine powering a water jet pump as its primary source of motive propulsion;

(b)

Is designed with no open carrying area which would retain water; and

(c)

Has the probability that the operator and passenger may, in the normal course of use, fall overboard.

(9)

“SAE” means the Society of Automotive Engineers.

(10)

“Specialty prop craft” means a vessel less than 16 feet in length similar in appearance and operation to a personal watercraft, with a propeller as the primary source of propulsion. For the purpose of this chapter, a specialty prop craft is considered a personal watercraft.

(11)

“Steerage” means the minimum rate of motion required for the steerage apparatus of a vessel to have effect.

(12)

“Vessel” means any type of watercraft, except a seaplane, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water or ice.

Regulation .04 Boating on Jennings Randolph Lake.Link Copy Citation

A person operating a vessel on waters of Jennings Randolph Lake shall comply with the Federal Inland Navigation Rules Act of 1980, 33 CFR 84—90.

Except where specifically regulated in this chapter, an operator of a vessel on the Lake shall comply with current U.S. Coast Guard regulations including:

(1)

Safety equipment;

(2)

Personal flotation devices that are:

(a)

Type I, II, III, or, when worn, Type V devices,

(b)

Appropriately sized to fit each person aboard,

(c)

In serviceable condition, and

(d)

Readily accessible.

A person younger than 15 years old may not operate or be permitted to operate a vessel with propulsion machinery on waters of the Lake, except persons 12 to 15 years old may operate such a vessel if a person 18 years old or older is aboard the vessel.

A person may not operate, or give permission to operate, a vessel in a reckless or negligent manner which endangers the life, limb, or property of another.

A person operating a vessel may not create a wake or exceed minimum/no wake speed in an area marked by no wake buoys.

A person may not operate a vessel:

(1)

Within 100 feet of a diver down flag;

(2)

In the restricted area established above the dam, around the intake tower; or

(3)

In any other restricted area that may be approved by the Department.

A person may not place buoys or other markers on waters of the Lake without the prior written permission of the Lake manager. This includes moorings, any type of ski course, or other competitive waterborne activity.

Waste Products.

(1)

Except in containers approved for the collection of these items, a person may not deposit garbage, sewage, waste, food stuff, paper, or any obnoxious material in the waters of the Lake or anywhere on the Lake project.

(2)

A person may not operate a vessel on the Lake if the vessel is equipped with a marine sanitation device that allows for the external discharge of treated or untreated marine sewage.

A person may not operate a recreational vessel with a length in excess of 26 feet as measured using existing Coast Guard standards of measurement.

A vessel carrying passengers for hire may not be:

(1)

Operated without prior written permission from the Lake manager; and

(2)

More than 50 feet in length.

A person may not operate a sea plane or float plane on the Lake without the prior written permission of the Lake manager.

Regulation .05 Noise Level Limits.Link Copy Citation

A person may not operate, or give permission to operate, a vessel that emits a maximum noise level exceeding 90dB(A).

Noise level limits shall be measured using the procedures contained in the marine environment noise level measurement procedure SAE J 2005, as incorporated by reference in COMAR 08.18.03.

Mufflers.

(1)

The exhaust of an inboard internal combustion engine of a vessel operated on the Lake shall be:

(a)

Equipped with a muffler or system which muffles or suppresses engine noise emitted from the vessel to the established limits in §A of this regulation; and

(b)

Vented at or below the water line of the vessel.

(2)

The exhaust system may not be equipped with a muffling device cutout.

Regulation .06 Personal Watercraft.Link Copy Citation

Except as noted in this chapter, personal watercraft shall comply with the laws and regulations governing Class A vessels as set forth in U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a personal watercraft for the purpose of towing a person on water skis, aquaplane, or similar device, unless the personal watercraft:

(1)

Has a capacity of three persons that includes the:

(a)

Driver,

(b)

Rear facing observer, who is 12 years old or older,

(c)

Water skier; and

(2)

Is specifically designed for water skiing by the manufacturer.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate personal watercraft on the lake, unless:

(1)

Each person on board is wearing a type I, type II, type III, or type V personal flotation device approved by the U.S. Coast Guard; and

(2)

The watercraft is equipped by the manufacturer with a:

(a)

Lanyard-type engine cut-off switch, and the lanyard is operational and attached to the:

(i)

Operator of the watercraft,

(ii)

Operator's clothing, or

(iii)

Personal flotation device worn by the operator; or

(b)

Self-circling device or engine throttle that has not been altered in a way that would prohibit the self-circling device from operating in its intended manner.

A person may not operate a personal watercraft at any time between the hours of sunset and sunrise.

A person shall operate a personal watercraft in a reasonable and prudent manner at all times. Maneuvers which endanger life, limb, or property constitute negligent operation of the vessel.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a personal watercraft on the Lake at any time at a speed in excess of 6 knots within 100 feet of:

(1)

Another vessel;

(2)

Shore, wharf, pier, piling, bridge structure, or abutment; or

(3)

A person in the water.

Regulation .07 Water Skiing.Link Copy Citation

A person may not:

(1)

Operate a vessel while towing a person on water skis, surfboard, or similar device unless:

(a)

The operator is 12 years old or older, and

(b)

There is an observer who is 12 years old or older or the vessel is equipped with a wide-angle rear-view mirror; and

(2)

Engage in water skiing, surf boarding, or similar activity between the hours of sunset and sunrise.

A person operating a vessel while towing a person on water skis, aquaplane, or similar device shall keep 100 feet from:

(1)

The shore, wharf, pier, piling, jetty, bridge structure, abutment, or other fixed structure or obstruction;

(2)

A person in the water; and

(3)

Another vessel.

The maximum length for a tow rope is 75 feet, except a tow rope of up to 100 feet may be used while towing a barefoot skier.

A person may not manipulate water skis, a surfboard, or similar device:

(1)

In a reckless or negligent manner to endanger the life, limb, or property of others;

(2)

With an alcohol concentration in the blood of 0.07 of 1 percent or more as determined by analysis of blood or breath;

(3)

Under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance; or

(4)

Under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance and alcohol.

A person being towed by a vessel shall wear a personal flotation device. For the purpose of this section, a personal flotation device means a:

(1)

Life jacket;

(2)

Life vest;

(3)

Life preserver;

(4)

Barefoot wet suit; or

(5)

Trick skiing wet suit.

Regulation .08 Sailboards.Link Copy Citation

The operator of a sailboard may meet the requirement to carry one life saving device for each person on board by wearing the following equipment so that positive buoyancy is provided to the operator:

(1)

Neoprene wetsuit or drysuit;

(2)

Closed-cell foam design padded chest, waist, or seat harness; or

(3)

Combination of the equipment specified in §A(1) and (2) of this regulation.

From October 15 to May 15, inclusive, an operator of a sailboard shall wear a neoprene wetsuit or drysuit which covers the entire torso of the body.

Regulation .09 Skin and Scuba Diving.Link Copy Citation

Exception. The provisions of this regulation do not apply to professional skin or scuba divers:

(1)

Engaged in demolition, salvage, construction, rescue, or repair work during the regular course of business; and

(2)

Who are registered with the Lake manager.

Skin and scuba diving is permitted in all areas of the Lake except:

(1)

Restricted areas which are:

(a)

Above the dam, and

(b)

Around the intake tower;

(2)

Heavily traveled boat lanes;

(3)

Narrow channels; and

(4)

Areas where visibility is obscured.

Diver Down Flag.

(1)

A person may not skin or scuba dive in waters of the Lake unless the diving area is marked by one diver down flag displayed at all times while a diver is in the water.

(2)

Flag Requirements. A flag shall:

(a)

Have a red field with a diagonal stripe not less than 1-1/2 inches wide running upper left to lower right;

(b)

Have dimensions not less than 10 inches x 10 inches;

(c)

Have the top visible at least 3 feet above the surface of the water;

(d)

Be anchored and affixed to a separate flotation device;

(e)

Have no attachment to any vessel or navigational device; and

(f)

Have placement that avoids and does not obstruct boat traffic.

(3)

A diver shall surface within 100 feet of the diver down flag marking that diver's area.

Regulation .10 Boating Safety Education Certificate.Link Copy Citation

A person born after July 1, 1980, may not operate a vessel that is required to be numbered, without obtaining a certificate of boating safety education from this State or another state by satisfactorily completing a course of instruction in boating safety administered by:

(1)

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary;

(2)

The U.S. Power Squadron;

(3)

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources;

(4)

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources; or

(5)

A person certified to teach the course administered by West Virginia or Maryland Natural Resources Boating Safety Education personnel.

A person who is subject to §A of this regulation shall:

(1)

Possess a certificate of boating safety education when operating a vessel on the Lake; and

(2)

Show the certificate on demand of a law enforcement officer authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

The following persons are exempt from this section:

(1)

A resident of a state other than Maryland or West Virginia who is visiting the Lake for 60 days or less in a vessel that is numbered in another state if the person:

(a)

Is 15 years old or older, and

(b)

Has been issued a boating safety certificate, if required by that state, in accordance with the criteria of the National Association of Boating Law Administrators;

(2)

A person visiting the Lake for 90 days or less in a vessel from a country other than the United States; or

(3)

A person who is operating a vessel in connection with commercial purposes.

Regulation .11 Operating or Skiing Under the Influence of Intoxicants.Link Copy Citation

Possession or consumption of a nonprescription controlled dangerous substance anywhere on the Lake project is prohibited.

A person may not operate a vessel:

(1)

With an alcohol concentration in the blood of 0.07 of 1 percent or more, as determined by analysis of blood or breath; or

(2)

While under the influence of:

(a)

A controlled dangerous substance, or

(b)

A combination of a controlled dangerous substance and alcohol.

If a law enforcement officer has reasonable cause to believe that a person is violating Regulation .07D(2), (3), or (4), or §B of this regulation, a test of the person's breath or blood may be administered for the purpose of determining alcohol concentration and a test or tests of one specimen of the person's blood may be administered for the purpose of determining the drug or controlled dangerous substance content of the person's blood. The rules set forth in Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, §§10-302—10-306, Annotated Code of Maryland, regarding tests of blood and breath apply to prosecutions under this chapter.

A person who violates §B of this regulation is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject to the penalties set forth in Natural Resources Article, §8-738(d)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland. A person who violates any other regulation in this chapter, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, is subject to the penalties provided in Natural Resources Article, §8-2001, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Chapter 36. Blackwater River

Regulation .01 Blackwater River.Link Copy Citation

The Blackwater River includes all the waters of the Blackwater River and its tributaries westerly of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 21.288’ N., Long. 76° 0.313’ W., then running 338° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 21.827’ N., Long. 76° 0.593’ W.

Regulation .02 Blackwater River Prohibited Areas.Link Copy Citation

Except for employees and permitees of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and employees of the Department, an individual may not operate a vessel in the interior of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on the following portions of the Blackwater River from October 1 through March 31 each year:

All the waters southeasterly of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 26.308’ N., Long. 76° 8.738’ W., and then running southeast along the Refuge boundary in mid-channel of the Big Blackwater River to a point on the south shore of a cove which is referred to locally as Fisherman Cove where the Refuge boundary enters the marshland, at or near Lat. 38° 25.652’ N., Long. 76° 8.650’ W.;

All the waters northerly of a line beginning at a point on the north shore of Meekins Creek, at or near Lat. 38° 24.562’ N., Long. 76° 8.870’ W., then running along the Refuge boundary in mid-channel of Meekins Creek eastward to a point on the eastern shore of Meekins Creek at or near Lat. 38° 24.732’ N., Long. 76° 7.663’ W.;

All the waters north and west of a line beginning at a point at the end of Blackwater Road at Barnes Landing, at or near Lat. 38° 23.408’ N., Long. 76° 6.280’ W., and then running along the Refuge boundary following the north shore of Coles Creek to the west entrance of Swan Pond, at or near Lat. 38° 23.420’ N., Long. 76° 5.717’ W., then running 126° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.402’ N., Long. 76° 5.685’ W., then continuing along the north shore of the creek to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.157’ N., Long. 76° 5.218’ W., then running 115° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.152’ N., Long. 76° 5.205’ W., then continuing along the north shore of the creek to a point on the west side of the Blackwater River, at or near Lat. 38° 23.162’ N., Long. 76° 4.560’ W., then running 93° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.160’ N., Long. 76° 4.523’ W., then continuing along the north shore of the river to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.295’ N., Long. 76° 3.832’ W., then running 11° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.302’ N., Long. 76° 3.830’ W., then continuing along the north shore of the river to the entrance of Backgarden Creek, at or near Lat. 38° 23.072’ N., Long. 76° 2.903’ W., then continuing along the north shore of Backgarden Creek to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.313’ N., Long. 76° 2.427’ W., then running 349° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.327’ N., Long. 76° 2.430’ W., then continuing along the north shore of the creek to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.448’ N., Long. 76° 2.408’ W., then running 76° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 23.453’ N., Long. 76° 2.383’ W.; and

All the waters south and west of a line beginning at a point north of Windmill Point where the Refuge boundary enters the Little Blackwater River, at or near Lat. 38° 27.172’ N., Long. 76° 5.277’ W., then running along the Refuge boundary in mid-channel southward to a point where the Refuge boundary turns east in the marshland, at or near Lat. 38° 26.182’ N., Long. 76° 5.207’ W.

Chapter 37. Department Managed Lakes

Regulation .01 Smithville Lake.Link Copy Citation

Smithville Lake means the area of pooled water at the headwaters of Smithville Ditch, a tributary of Marshyhope Creek north of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 46.428’ N., Long. 75° 43.852’ W., then running 89° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 46.430’ N., Long. 75° 43.742’ W., in Caroline County, formed by the dam and the lake bottom.

Smithville Lake has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .02 Unicorn Mill Pond.Link Copy Citation

Unicorn Mill Pond means the area of pooled water at the headwaters of Unicorn Branch east of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 14.863’ N., Long. 75° 51.572’ W., then running 90° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 14.863’ N., Long. 75° 51.552’ W., in Queen Anne’s County, formed by the dam and lake bottom.

Unicorn Mill Pond has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .03 Urieville Community Lake.Link Copy Citation

Urieville Community Lake means the area of pooled water at the headwaters of Morgan Creek northwest of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 16.740’ N., Long. 76° 1.4700’ W., then running 57° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 16.745’ N., Long. 76° 1.460’ W., in Kent County, formed by the dam and lake bottom.

Urieville Community Lake has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Regulation .04 Wye Mills Community Lake.Link Copy Citation

Wye Mills Community Lake means the area of pooled water at the headwaters of the Wye East River east of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.585’ N., Long. 76° 4.795’ W., then running 223° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.567’ N., Long. 76° 4.817’ W., then running 189° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.515’ N., Long. 76° 4.827’ W., then running 142° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.495’ N., Long. 76° 4.807’ W., formed by the dam and lake bottom.

Wye Mills Community Lake has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Chapter 38. Bush River

Regulation .01 Bush River.Link Copy Citation

The Bush River includes all the waters of the Bush River and its tributaries upstream of a line beginning at Lego Point, at or near Lat. 39° 20.210’ N., Long. 76° 15.252’ W., then running 58° (True) to Abbey Point, at or near Lat. 39° 20.970’ N., Long. 76° 13.687’ W.

Regulation .02 Upper Otter Point Creek.Link Copy Citation

Upper Otter Point Creek includes all waters of Otter Point Creek and its tributaries upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 26.665’ N., Long. 76° 16.422’ W., then running 280° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 26.725’ N., Long. 76° 16.848’ W.

Upper Otter Point Creek shall have an all time idle speed limit for personal watercraft.

Chapter 39. Chesapeake and Delaware Canal

Regulation .01 Chesapeake and Delaware Canal — Maryland Waters.Link Copy Citation

All of the waters of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, east of a line beginning at a point on the shore of Welch Point, at or near Lat. 39°31.466'N., Long. 75°52.681'W., then running 137° (True) to a point on the southern shore of Back Creek, at or near Lat. 39°31.181'N., Long. 75°52.343'W.; and west of the Maryland-Delaware State line, beginning at a point on the north shore of the canal, at or near Lat. 39°32.197'N., Long. 75°46.769'W., then running 176° (True) to a point on the south shore of the canal, at or near Lat. 39°32.077'N., Long. 75°46.759'W.

The Maryland portion of the canal shall have at all times a maximum speed limit of 35 knots sunrise to sunset and 20 knots sunset to sunrise for all watercraft.

Chapter 40. JetPack Vessel

Regulation .01 Scope.Link Copy Citation

The regulations of this chapter govern the use of jetpack vessels on all waters of the State.

JetPack vessels shall comply with all laws and regulations governing Class A vessels including but not limited to:

(1)

Registration;

(2)

Operation; and

(3)

Navigation.

JetPack vessels operated for recreational or commercial (“for hire”) uses are subject to all boating safety laws, unless otherwise noted in these regulations.

Regulation .02 Purpose.Link Copy Citation

The purpose of this chapter is to develop comprehensive safety standards and registration requirements for jetpack vessels operated on the waters of the State.

Regulation .03 Definitions.Link Copy Citation

In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

Terms Defined.

(1)

“Boat unit” refers to the portion of the jetpack vessel that contains the jet pump and water intake valve or valves. The boat unit includes:

(a)

A separately registered personal watercraft that is attached to the jet propelled device via a high pressure water hose; or

(b)

A streamlined hull consisting of an engine and water pump that is connected to the jet propelled device via a high pressure water hose.

(2)

“Class A vessel” means a motorboat less than 16 feet in length as defined by the U.S. Coast Guard in 46 CFR §24.10-17.

(3)

“Department” refers to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

(4)

“Helmet” means a water sport helmet.

(5)

“Instructor” is any person that provides instruction regarding the operation and use of the jetpack vessel.

(6)

“JetPack vessel” refers to a system whereby a jet propelled device is attached via a high pressure water hose to a boat unit that contains a jet pump. The boat unit intakes water and pumps it through the high pressure water hose to the jet propelled device, which is capable of elevating a rider from the surface of the water.

(7)

“Jet Propelled Device” refers to the portion of the jetpack vessel where the rider is seated or standing including, but not limited to, jet propelled boards, jetpacks and water bikes.

(8)

“Observer” means a person other than the rider that is responsible for the safety of the rider and all equipment involved in the jetpack vessel operation.

(9)

“Operate” means to navigate or otherwise use a vessel, including movement that supports a person in the water or air.

(10)

“Operator” is the person that controls the thrust of the jet propelled device. The operator may also serve as the rider.

(11)

“Owner” means the person or entity that registers the jetpack vessel.

(12)

“Personal watercraft” means a Class A vessel which:

(a)

Has an inboard motor which uses an internal combustion engine powering a water jet pump as its primary source of motive propulsion;

(b)

Is designed with the concept that the operator and passenger ride on the outside surfaces of the vessel as opposed to riding inside the vessel;

(c)

Has the probability that the operator and passenger may, in the normal course of use, fall overboard; and

(d)

Is designed with no open load-carrying area which would retain water.

(13)

“Porpoise-like motion” means the intentional operation of the jet propelled device under the surface of the water for a lateral distance of more than 2 feet and then resurfacing.

(14)

“Rescue vessel” means a fully navigable motorized vessel sufficient to carry all of the people involved in the jetpack vessel activity.

(15)

“Restricted visibility” means any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms or any other similar causes.

(16)

“Rider” is the person actually on the jet propelled device. The rider may also serve as the operator.

Regulation .04 Restrictions.Link Copy Citation

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a jetpack vessel in a reckless or negligent manner as set forth in COMAR 08.18.01.05.

Except as provided in COMAR 08.04.08.03E, a person may not lease, hire, rent, operate, or give permission to operate a jetpack vessel on the waters of the State unless the observer, operator, and rider are 16 years old or older.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a jetpack vessel unless:

(1)

An observer is on a rescue vessel that is located at least 100 feet, but no more than 300 feet, away from the rider;

(2)

The observer is responsible for the safety of only one rider at a time; and

(3)

The observer meets Maryland requirements for a vessel operator.

All rescue vessels must have an “international orange” flag with a minimum size of 12 inches x 12 inches mounted on a pole that is at least 24 inches above the water. The flag must be visible, and remain visible, until the rider is safely secured on the rescue vessel and out of the jet propelled device.

All riders and instructors must display “international orange” markings of at least 12 inches x 12 inches. The required markings may include a vest or flag that is attached to the rider and instructor.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a jetpack vessel on the waters of the State unless the rider is wearing a helmet and a high impact Type I, Type II, or Type III personal flotation device approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Except as provided in COMAR 08.04.08.03I, a person may not operate or give permission to operate a jetpack vessel in any area of water with a depth of less than 6 feet unless the jet propelled device and rider maintain contact with the water at all times.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a jetpack vessel in properly identified speed zones unless the jet propelled device and rider maintain contact with the water at all times. Properly identified speed zones include 6 knot zones and minimum wake zones.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a jetpack vessel on the waters of the State within 100 feet in all directions, including vertically, of any bridge, structure, shore, wharf, pier, piling, mooring ball, buoy, vessel, or people in the water, unless the jet propelled device and rider maintain contact with the water at all times. This distance restriction does not apply to the instructor, the boat unit, or the operator.

A rider may not pick up any other person or use a tandem harness to include a second rider.

Except as provided in COMAR 08.18.40.05, a person may not operate or give permission to operate a jetpack vessel on the waters of the State in a porpoise-like motion.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a jetpack vessel on the waters of the State:

(1)

Between sunset and sunrise; or

(2)

In or near an area of restricted visibility.

All jetpack vessel operators and observers born after July 1, 1972 shall carry a certificate of Boater Safety Education pursuant to Natural Resources Article, §8-712.2, Annotated Code of Maryland.

A person may not act as an observer, rider, operator, instructor or give permission to operate or observe a jetpack vessel on the waters of the State if they are:

(1)

Under the influence of alcohol;

(2)

Impaired by alcohol;

(3)

So far impaired by any drug, combination of drugs, or combination of one or more drugs and alcohol that the person cannot operate a vessel safely; or

(4)

Impaired by any controlled dangerous substance, as defined in Criminal Law Article, §5-101, Annotated Code of Maryland unless the person is entitled to use the controlled dangerous substance under the laws of the State.

A person may not operate or give permission to operate a jetpack vessel on the waters of the State unless it is equipped with an engine cutoff switch.

All jetpack vessels must be registered in accordance with COMAR 08.04.03.

A person who leases, rents, or otherwise receives consideration for the use of a jetpack vessel shall comply with COMAR 08.04.08.

Regulation .05 Special Operating Conditions.Link Copy Citation

In addition to the restrictions set forth in COMAR 08.18.40.04, a person may not operate or give permission to operate a jetpack vessel in a porpoise like motion unless the water depth is a minimum of 25 feet.

Regulation .06 Registration of Boat Units.Link Copy Citation

Boat units are vessels as defined by Natural Resources Article, §8-701(s), Annotated Code of Maryland.

All boat units shall have a valid:

(1)

Hull identification number; and

(2)

Vessel registration.

Regulation .07 Violation of Regulations.Link Copy Citation

A person who violates any provision of this chapter is subject to the penalties and fines of Natural Resources Article, §8-2001, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Title 08 — Subtitle 18. Boating — Speed Limits and Operation of Vessels

Chapter 01. General

Regulation .01 Purpose.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .02 Exceptions.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .03 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .04 Rules of the Road.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .05 General Operation of Boats.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .06 Water Skiing — Towed Devices Requirements.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .07 Operating Under the Influence of Intoxicants.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .08 Boating on White Water Portions of Designated Stream Segments.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .09 Wake Surfing.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .10 Artificial Ballast.LinkCopy Citation

Chapter 02. Personal Watercraft

Regulation .01 Scope.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .02 Purpose.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .03 Exceptions.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .04 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .05 Restrictions.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .06 Violation of Regulations.LinkCopy Citation

Chapter 03. Noise Level Limits of Vessels

Regulation .01 Exceptions and Conditions.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .02 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .02-1 Incorporation by Reference.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .03 Noise Level Limits.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .04 Equipment.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .05 Testing Procedures.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .06 Repealed.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .07 Economic Hardship Permits.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .08 Mufflers.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .09 Penalties and Fines.LinkCopy Citation

Chapter 04. Safety Equipment

Regulation .01 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .02 Life Saving Equipment.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .03 Equipment.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .04 Upper Potomac River Life Saving Equipment.LinkCopy Citation

Chapter 05. Back River

Regulation .01 Back River.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .02 Long's Creek.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .03 Rocky Point.LinkCopy Citation

Chapter 06. Bohemia River

Regulation .01 Bohemia River.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .02 Middle Bohemia River.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .03 Scotchman Creek.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .04 Great Bohemia Creek.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .05 Little Bohemia Creek.LinkCopy Citation

Chapter 07. Chesapeake Bay

Regulation .01 Eastern Shore.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .02 Western Shore.LinkCopy Citation

Chapter 08. Chester River

Regulation .01 Chester River.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .02 Winchester Creek.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .03 Rolphs Wharf.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .04 Castle Harbor Marina Basin.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .05 Chester River Yacht Club.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .06 Queenstown Creek.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .07 Upper Corsica River.LinkCopy Citation

Chapter 09. Choptank River

Regulation .01 Choptank River.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .02 Bolingbroke Creek.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .03 Cambridge Creek and Municipal Yacht Basin.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .04 Ferry Boat Marina.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .05 Choptank Marina Boat Basin.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .06 Dogwood Harbor — Tilghman Island.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .07 San Domingo Creek.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .08 Upper Choptank River.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .09 Choptank River — Denton.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .10 Warwick River.LinkCopy Citation

Chapter 10. Eastern Bay

Regulation .01 Eastern Bay.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .02 Shipping Creek.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .03 Warehouse Creek.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .04 Cox Creek.LinkCopy Citation

Chapter 11. Gunpowder River

Regulation .01 Dundee Creek.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .02 Amtrak Railroad Bridge.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .03 Entrance Foster Branch and Joppatowne.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .04 Foster Branch and Joppatowne Channel.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .05 Joppa Quarry Canal, Little Gunpowder River, Big Gunpowder River, and Days Cove.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .06 Railroad Creek.LinkCopy Citation

Chapter 12. Little Annemessex River

Regulation .01 Purpose.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .02 Exceptions.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .03 Definitions.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .04 Rules of the Road.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .05 General Operation of Boats.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .06 Water Skiing — Towed Devices Requirements.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .07 Operating Under the Influence of Intoxicants.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .08 Boating on White Water Portions of Designated Stream Segments.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .09 Wake Surfing.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .10 Artificial Ballast.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .01 Scope.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .02 Purpose.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .03 Exceptions.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .04 Definitions.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .05 Restrictions.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .06 Violation of Regulations.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .01 Exceptions and Conditions.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .02 Definitions.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .02-1 Incorporation by Reference.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .03 Noise Level Limits.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .04 Equipment.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .05 Testing Procedures.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .06 Repealed.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .07 Economic Hardship Permits.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .08 Mufflers.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .09 Penalties and Fines.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .01 Definitions.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .02 Life Saving Equipment.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .03 Equipment.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .04 Upper Potomac River Life Saving Equipment.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .01 Back River.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .02 Long's Creek.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .03 Rocky Point.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .01 Bohemia River.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .02 Middle Bohemia River.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .03 Scotchman Creek.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .04 Great Bohemia Creek.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .05 Little Bohemia Creek.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .01 Eastern Shore.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .02 Western Shore.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .01 Chester River.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .02 Winchester Creek.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .03 Rolphs Wharf.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .04 Castle Harbor Marina Basin.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .05 Chester River Yacht Club.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .06 Queenstown Creek.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .07 Upper Corsica River.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .01 Choptank River.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .02 Bolingbroke Creek.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .03 Cambridge Creek and Municipal Yacht Basin.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .04 Ferry Boat Marina.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .05 Choptank Marina Boat Basin.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .06 Dogwood Harbor — Tilghman Island.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .07 San Domingo Creek.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .08 Upper Choptank River.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .09 Choptank River — Denton.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .10 Warwick River.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .01 Eastern Bay.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .02 Shipping Creek.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .03 Warehouse Creek.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .04 Cox Creek.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .01 Dundee Creek.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .02 Amtrak Railroad Bridge.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .03 Entrance Foster Branch and Joppatowne.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .04 Foster Branch and Joppatowne Channel.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .05 Joppa Quarry Canal, Little Gunpowder River, Big Gunpowder River, and Days Cove.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .06 Railroad Creek.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .01 Little Annemessex River.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .02 Crisfield Harbor.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .03 Daugherty Creek Canal — Janes Island State Park Harbor.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .04 Janes Island State Park Water Trails.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .05 Jones Creek.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .01 Magothy River.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .02 Magothy River Entrance Channel.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .03 Upper Magothy River.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .04 Magothy River South Shore.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .05 Magothy River North Shore.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .01 Middle River.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .02 Martin Lagoon and Cow Pen Creek.Link Copy Citation

Regulation .03 Upper Middle River.Link Copy Citation