Md. Code Regs. 08.18.25.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024

Section 08.18.25.02 - South River Proper

A. Lower South River Area. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at Thomas Point, at or near Lat. 38° 54.433' N., Long. 76° 27.615' W., then running 227° (True) to Saunders Point, at or near Lat. 38° 53.108' N., Long. 76° 29.445' W., and downstream of a line beginning at Shadow Point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.783' K, Long. 76° 32.981' W., then running 32° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.057' N., Long. 76° 32.762' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(1) 35 knots from sunrise to sunset during the boating season; and

(2) 20 knots from sunset to sunrise during the boating season.

B. Route 2 Bridge Area. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 56.783' N., Long. 76° 32.981' W., then running 32° (True) to Shadow Point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.057' N., Long. 76° 32.762' W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 56.916' N., Long. 76° 33.429' W., then running 358° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.377' N., Long. 76° 33.447' W., and not including Warehouse and Gingerville Creeks. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is 6 knots.

C. Area Between Riva Bridge and Route 2 Bridge. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point Lat. 38° 56.916' N., Long. 76° 33.429' W., then running 358° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.377' N., Long. 76° 33.447' W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 57.229' N., Long. 76° 34.330' W., then running 30° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.451' N., Long. 76° 34.166' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(1) 35 knots from sunrise to sunset during the boating season; and

(2) 20 knots from sunset to sunrise during the boating season.

D. Riva Bridge Area.

(1) Area. All of the waters upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38°57.229' N, Long. 76°34.330' W; then running 30° True to a point, at or near Lat. 38°57.451' N, Long. 76°34.166' W; and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38°57.211' N, Long. 76°34.545' W; then running 20° True to Addison Point, at or near Lat. 38°57.495' N, Long. 76°34.412' W.

(2) The speed limit for the area described in §D(1) of this regulation is 6 knots at all times.

E. Area Between Riva Bridge and Upper South River Controlled Ski Area. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 57.211' N., Long. 76° 34.545' W., then running 20° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 57.495' N., Long. 76° 34.412' W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.637' N., Long. 76° 36.365' W., then running 72° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.685' N., Long. 76° 36.177' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limits for this area are:

(1) 35 knots from sunrise to sunset during the boating season; and

(2) 20 knots from sunset to sunrise during the boating season.

F. Upper South River Controlled Ski Area. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.085' N., Long. 76° 36.013' W., then running 65° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.168' N., Long. 76° 35.780' W., and downstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.637' N., Long. 76° 36.365' W., then running 72° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.685' N., Long. 76° 36.177' W. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area are:

(1) 35 knots from sunrise to sunset during the boating season; and

(2) 20 knots from sunset to sunrise during the boating season;

(3) This area may have a controlled ski course as set forth in COMAR 08.04.16.

(4) Minimum wake zone when vessels displaying a DNR Ski Sticker are using the permitted controlled ski course.

G. Route 50 Bridge Area. This encompasses the area upstream of a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.637' N., Long. 76° 36.365' W., then running 72° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.685' N., Long. 76° 36.177' W., and running to the head of the river. Except as otherwise restricted, the speed limit for this area is a minimum wake zone.

Md. Code Regs. 08.18.25.02

Regulations .02 adopted effective June 8, 1992 (19:11 Md. R. 1013)
Regulation .02 amended effective 40:12 Md. R. 1041, eff. 6/24/2013
Regulation .02G adopted effective May 18, 1998 (25:10 Md. R. 746); amended effective 43:6 Md. R. 406, eff.3/28/2016; amended effective 44:5 Md. R. 291, eff. 3/13/2017; amended effective 48:22 Md. R. 937, eff. 11/1/2021