# COMAR Title 08 — Department of Natural Resources

## Subtitle 18 — Boating — Speed Limits and Operation of Vessels

### Chapter 03 — Noise Level Limits of Vessels

#### Regulation .03 Noise Level Limits.

*COMAR 08.18.03.03*

A. 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).

B. 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).