Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-738.2
This is the official text of Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8-738.2, part of Maryland’s Code, Natural Resources — governs parks, wildlife, and natural resource management.
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§8–738.
Official statutory text
§8–738.2.
(a) A person may not:
(1) Operate a vessel recklessly or in a manner that may endanger another or the property of another on a bay, creek, lake, river, or stream in the State; or
(2) Come into a wharf or bathing shore recklessly or in a manner that may endanger a person or property.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1) For a first conviction, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine of not less than $25 and not exceeding $200 or both; and
(2) For a second or subsequent conviction, imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
(a) A person may not:
(1) Operate a vessel recklessly or in a manner that may endanger another or the property of another on a bay, creek, lake, river, or stream in the State; or
(2) Come into a wharf or bathing shore recklessly or in a manner that may endanger a person or property.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1) For a first conviction, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine of not less than $25 and not exceeding $200 or both; and
(2) For a second or subsequent conviction, imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
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