2015 Maryland Code
NATURAL RESOURCES
Title 8 - WATERS
Subtitle 7 - STATE BOAT ACT
§ 8-738.2 - Operating vessel in reckless or dangerous manner
(a) Prohibited. -- A person may not:
(1) Operate a vessel recklessly or in a manner that may endanger another or the property of another on a bay, creek, lake, river, or stream in the State; or
(2) Come into a wharf or bathing shore recklessly or in a manner that may endanger a person or property.
(b) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1) For a first conviction, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine of not less than $ 25 and not exceeding $ 200 or both; and
(2) For a second or subsequent conviction, imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $ 500 or both.
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