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Statutes > Maryland > Natural-resources > Title-8 > Subtitle-7 > 8-744§ 8-744. Insurance policy or bond for for-hire water carrier.
(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.
[2010, ch. 449.]
