Proposed Regulations

Get more information on how to make a request for a proposed Boating Regulation.

REGULATION REQUESTS FOR 2009

Potomac River
PG County - to establish a 6-knot speed zone on the waters of Smoot Bay.

Severn River Valentine Creek
AA County - to establish a six knot at all time speed limit on the upper end of Valentine Creek.

Sassafras River
 KE County - to establish a minimum wake zone on the waters of Lloyd's Creek and the near shore area just out side the mouth of the Creek.
 Potomac River
King George County VA - the area of Caledon Natural Area (DCR) in King George County, to be allowed non-motorized, Park sponsored activities, and to allow DCR staffed vessels to operate at speeds of 6 knots or less, during the restricted period.

State of Maryland
All Counties - to amend the PWC regulations as follows: A person may not operate or give permission to operate a PWC on the waters of the state in a manner that causes personal injury resulting from subject(s): Falling or being ejected from the PWC OR Jumping or attempting to jump waves or wakes

DISPOSITION OF REGULATION REQUESTS FOR 2008

The official public comment period will be according to the publication date in the MD Register.

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.

Dan Jarzynski, Chairman

John Bush, Vice Chairman

Officer at Large - Coles Marsh

Bob McLean

John Ferman

Betty Duty

Gail Mongan

Russ Dwyer

Chris Parlin

Thornell Jones

Tammy Broll

Steve Kling

Alvin L. Simon

Kenneth Kloostra

Bob Slaff

Frederick Levitan

Dr. William Weintraub, M.D.

John Marple

Ramona Trovato

Robin Allison

Robert Gaudette, Director Boating Services

Bob Lunsford, State Committee Liaison

Jeannine Moaney, Staff Contact

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