Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 8-740
Boating safety education courses required after multiple safety violations
Effective Sep 30, 2001Added by Acts 1987, c. 640. Amended by Acts 1988, c. 6, § 1; Acts 1990, c. 6, § 2; Acts 1998, c. 9, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1998; Acts 2001, c. 4, § 1, eff. Sept. 30, 2001; Acts 2001, c. 5, § 1, eff. Sept. 30, 2001.State of Maryland
- (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.
Added by Acts 1987, c. 640. Amended by Acts 1988, c. 6, § 1; Acts 1990, c. 6, § 2; Acts 1998, c. 9, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1998; Acts 2001, c. 4, § 1, eff. Sept. 30, 2001; Acts 2001, c. 5, § 1, eff. Sept. 30, 2001.