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How to Request a Boating Regulation Change

If you wish to request a boating regulation change, please fill out one of the following petition forms:


Boating Regulation Change Requests are accepted annually: January 1st through April 15th.

If interested in more information on how to submit a Request for a Boating Regulation Change, please contact Mike Simonsen at: (410) 260-8272 or by email: michael.simonsen@maryland.gov.​

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Boat Act Advisory Committee Links


Shoreline Erosion Studies


Chesapeake Bay Hotline

Call 1-877-224-7229 to report the following

  • ​Boating accident or reckless activity
  • ​Fish kill or algal bloom
  • Floating debris that poses a hazard to navigation
  • Illegal fishing activity
  • Public sewer leak or overflow
  • Oil or hazardous material spill
  • Critical area or wetland violation
  • Suspicious or unusual activity

Online Services

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