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2.304 - Trans ition 



All rules, regulations and permits relating to the use, diversion or appropriation of waters 

 of the State in effect on the effective date of this act shall remain in effect until changed, 

 amended or modified by the Department pursuant to the provisions of this act. 



Part Four 

 Boating 



2.401 - General Powers 



In implementation of the water plan and the plan for the tidal region, and to protect public 

 safety and welfare the Department may, by regulation, prescribe the type, size and description 

 of all vessels which may be operated on the waters of the State, the place where they may be 

 operated and the manner of operation. 



2.402 - Safety 



The Department may, by regulation, impose restrictions on the operation of vessels that 

 it deems appropriate to protect public safety, including but not limited to, requirements that 

 vessels carry safety equipment, speed limits and restrictions on water skiing and aquaplaning. 



2.403 - Enforcement 



The Department is charged with the primary duty of enforcing the provisions of this act 

 relating to the use of vessels and the regulations promulgated thereunder, and officers, agents 

 or employees of the Department are authorized to stop and inspect vessels in the exercise of 

 this duty. 



2.404 - Transfer of Powers 



All powers and duties relating to the numbering, identification, certificates of title, sale, 

 assignment or transfer, fees and excise taxes, liens, licensing of manufacturers or dealers of, 

 for, or on vessels and the reporting of boating accidents, found in Article 14B, Sections 1-10 

 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended, on the effective date of this act are herewith 

 transferred to the Department of Motor Vehicles. 



2.405 - Transition 



All rules and regulations governing the operation and use of vessels in the waters of the 

 State in effect on the effective date of this act and all laws relating to the operation and use 

 of vessels in the waters of the State which are repealed by this act, shall remain in effect as 

 regulations of the Department until changed, amended or modified by the Department pursuant 

 to the provisions of this act. 



