2013 Maryland Code
NATURAL RESOURCES
§ 8-740 - Safety equipment violations
§8-740.
(a) If a person is convicted of 2 boating violations concerning the operation of, or safety equipment on, a vessel within a 2-year period of time, the person is required, as a condition of probation or sentencing, to complete successfully a boating safety education course that is offered or approved by the Department.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, if a person is convicted of any of the following boating safety violations in the operation of a vessel, the person is required, as a condition of probation or sentencing, to successfully complete a boating safety education course that is offered or approved by the Department:
(1) Negligent operation;
(2) Reckless operation; or
(3) Operating in violation of § 8-738 of this subtitle.
(c) The requirement to take and successfully complete the boating safety education course under subsections (a) and (b) of this section is in addition to any other punishment that a judge imposes for violation of the boating laws or regulations of the State.
§ 8-740 - 1. Failure to possess ship-to-shore communication device on certain vessels
(a) "Ship-to-shore communication device" defined. -- In this section, "ship-to-shore communication device" means a:
(1) Ship-to-shore telephone; or
(2) Another mechanical device that enables the crew and employees on a vessel to establish contact with a person on shore as may be necessary to seek assistance under all reasonable conditions and in an emergency.
(b) Scope of section. -- This section does not apply to a vessel in interstate or foreign commerce.
(c) Prohibited. -- A person in command or an owner of a vessel may not operate the vessel on the waters of the State while carrying 25 or more paying or guest passengers in addition to the crew and employees unless the vessel is equipped with a ship-to-shore communication device.
(d) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 100.
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