1. A. The operator of a sailboard may meet the requirement to carry one life saving device for each person on board by wearing the following equipment so that positive buoyancy is provided to the operator:

   1. (1) Neoprene wetsuit or drysuit;
   2. (2) Closed-cell foam design padded chest, waist, or seat harness; or
   3. (3) Combination of the equipment specified in §A(1) and (2) of this regulation.
2. B. From October 15 to May 15, inclusive, an operator of a sailboard shall wear a neoprene wetsuit or drysuit which covers the entire torso of the body.

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§8-703.2 and 8-738, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.11 adopted as an emergency provision effective May 15, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 857); emergency status extended at 24:24 Md. R. 1668 and 25:9 Md. R. 676

Regulations .01—.11 adopted effective May 18, 1998 (25:10 Md. R. 746)