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Requested Regulations for 2009
Click here information on how to make a request for proposed Boating Regulation.

DISPOSITION OF REGULATION REQUESTS FOR 2007

REGULATION REQUESTS FOR 2008

The Maryland Boat Act Advisory Committee recommended the following:

Chester River At all times, boating season only. From Red Nunn 40 to the Rt. 213 Bridge. Exempt coach boats & rowing boats Cambridge Creek Extend the 6-knots at the mouth of Cambridge Creek to the end of the floating docks. Tar Cove 6 knots Sundays, Saturdays & Holidays during the boating season. Mill/St. John's Creek Increase vessel size to 19 feet so vessels are not subject to a 6-knots at all times speed limit. St. Leonard's Creek  6 knots Sundays, Saturdays & Holidays during boating season between power lines and ramp area.

Rock Creek  6 knots at all times, all year. Peach Orchard Cove  6 knots at all times. Brown's Cove  6 knots at all times Old Severn River Bridge  Repeal the current 6 knot regulation and establish a prohibited zone around the fishing pier. Annapolis Harbor  Seasonal pull back of the 6-knots line at the Harbor.

The Maryland Boat Act Advisory Committee, BAAC reviews boating regulations for the State of Maryland. BAAC is made up of representatives of people from all different active water groups in Maryland. They are appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and are a citizen volunteer committee. They donate their time and boating experience to provide insight into proposals for regulatory action. The Committee meets on a regular basis to review regulatory proposals. Meetings are open to the public and public input is encouraged. To obtain information on the next Maryland Boat Act Advisory Committee meeting, call (410) 260-8321 or (410) 260-8417.

Robert Gaudette, Director of Boating Services
Dan Jarzynski, Chairman
John Bush, Vice Chairman
Officer at Large, J. Streett Broadbent
Howard Barry	Coles Marsh
Betty Duty	Gail Mongan
Russ Dwyer	Chris Parlin
Thornell Jones	Dr. Willard Parson, DDS
Steve Kling	Alvin L. Simon
Kenneth Kloostra	Bob Slaff
Frederick Levitan	Dr. William Weintraub, M.D.
John Marple	James McS Wimsatt Jr.
Bob Lunsford - State Liaison	Jeannine Moaney, Staff Contact

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Last updated May 9, 2008

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