1. (a) Except as provided in § 8-202(d)(2) of this subtitle, employment performed by a crew member or officer of a vessel on the navigable waters of the United States is not covered employment if the vessel has a capacity of 10 net tons or less.

2. (b) Employment is not covered employment if:

   1. (1) performed by a crew member or officer of:

      1. (i) a vessel with a capacity of 10 net tons or less; or
      2. (ii) a fishing boat that has a crew that normally consists of fewer than 10 individuals;
   2. (2) the crew member or officer is engaged in the farming or taking of any aquatic life; and
   3. (3) the crew member or officer is paid on a share basis and not by a salary.

Added by Acts 1991, c. 8, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.

Formerly Art. 95A, § 20.