Md. Code Regs. 08.18.03.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 08.18.03.03 - Noise Level Limits

A. A person may not operate or give permission to operate a vessel on the waters of the State that emits a maximum noise level exceeding 90 dB(a).

B. On the waters of Deep Creek Lake and from the mouth of the Northeast and Elk Rivers to include all tributaries including the Bohemia River and the C&D Canal, a person may not operate a vessel in such a manner to exceed the following vessel noise levels:

(1) For engines manufactured before January 1, 1993, the noise level may not exceed 90dB(a).

(2) For engines manufactured on or after January 1, 1993, the noise level may not exceed 88dB(a).

Md. Code Regs. 08.18.03.03

Regulations .03 recodified from COMAR 08.04.15 to 08.18.03 effective February 3, 1992 (19:2 Md. R. 153)
Regulation .03 amended effective October 9, 1995 (22:20 Md. R. 1542)
Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective August 19, 1996 (23:18 Md. R. 1313); emergency status extended at 24:4 Md. R. 289; amended permanently effective August 11, 1997 (24:16 Md. R. 1159)
Regulation .03 amended effective November 28, 2011 (38:24 Md. R. 1501)