1. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the Department may adopt boating regulations exclusively applicable to Jennings Randolph Lake.

2. (b) Regulations adopted under this section:

   1. (1) Shall be developed in coordination with the State of West Virginia;
   2. (2) Shall allow for joint enforcement of boating activities by Maryland and West Virginia authorities in accordance with the Jennings Randolph Lake Project Compact; and
   3. (3) May differ from Maryland boating laws that would otherwise apply.

3. (c) Regulations adopted under this section may:

   1. (1) Provide age limits for the operation of a vessel;
   2. (2) Establish vessel noise limits;
   3. (3) Impose safety requirements regarding vessels;
   4. (4) Impose other standards and requirements for the operation of a vessel;
   5. (5) Provide for rules of the road for vessels;
   6. (6) Provide requirements regarding the operation of personal watercraft;
   7. (7) Impose restrictions on the operation of vessels while towing an individual on water skis or similar devices; and
   8. (8) Address other areas pertaining to activities at the Jennings Randolph Lake Project that the Department considers appropriate.

Added by Acts 1996, c. 240, § 1, eff. July 1, 1996.