Md. Code Regs. 08.04.08.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 08.04.08.02 - Personal Watercraft Livery Operation

A. In addition to Regulation .01 of this chapter, personal watercraft livery operators shall:

(1) Prominently display the personal watercraft regulations in COMAR 08.18.02.

(2) Advise renters or operators to read COMAR 08.18.02.

(3) Within 30 days of the effective date of COMAR 08.18.02, add to the rental contract a statement that the renter or operator has read and understands the personal watercraft regulations. This statement shall be signed by the renter or operator, retained in the files of the livery operator for at least 30 days, and be made available to the Department upon request.

B. A personal watercraft livery owner, livery owner's agent, or employee may not lease or rent a personal watercraft unless the renter is 16 years old or older and, if born after July 1, 1972, possesses a boating safety certificate as required in Natural Resources Article, § 8-712.2, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. An operator of a personal watercraft rented from a livery operator is exempt from the requirements of Natural Resources Article, § 8-712.2, Annotated Code of Maryland, if the livery operator has entered into a valid agreement with the Department.

D. In order to comply with the agreement in §C of this regulation, the livery operator shall:

(1) Provide boating education materials to all operators of personal watercraft;

(2) Administer a written test to each operator of a personal watercraft;

(3) Require a minimum score on the test of 90 percent; and

(4) Provide guides certified by the Department to oversee the renters of personal watercraft in those waters of the State determined by the Department as necessitating the use of guides for the safety of the public.

Md. Code Regs. 08.04.08.02

Regulation .02 adopted effective February 18, 1991 (18:3 Md. R. 303)
Regulation .02 amended effective October 9, 1995 (22:20 Md. R. 1541); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 863)