Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-744
Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-744
in effect(a) In this section, “for–hire water carrier” means a vessel used to accept or solicit passengers for:
(1) Transportation between points along State waters in exchange for remuneration; and
(2) Sightseeing and touring in State waters in exchange for remuneration.
(b) Before the Department registers a for–hire water carrier, the Department shall require the for–hire water carrier to show, to the Department’s satisfaction, that the water carrier holds an insurance policy or a bond in an amount that is required of a motor vehicle carrying the same number of passengers in accordance with COMAR 20.95.01.18.
(c) The Department may adopt regulations to implement this section.
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