§ 8-744. Insurance policy or bond for for-hire water carrier.


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  •    (a) "For-hire water carrier" defined. -- In this section, "for-hire water carrier" means a vessel used to accept or solicit passengers for:

       (1) Transportation between points along State waters in exchange for remuneration; and

       (2) Sightseeing and touring in State waters in exchange for remuneration.

    (b) Proof of insurance or bond. -- Before the Department registers a for-hire water carrier, the Department shall require the for-hire water carrier to show, to the Department's satisfaction, that the water carrier holds an insurance policy or a bond in an amount that is required of a motor vehicle carrying the same number of passengers in accordance with COMAR 20.95.01.18.

    (c) Regulations. -- The Department may adopt regulations to implement this section.


HISTORY: 2010, ch. 449.