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MD Governor's Recreational Boating Guidelines

From: news.maryland.gov

Can I go boating?

Recreational boating activities, including motorized and non-motorized vessels and personal watercraft, are permitted:

Face coverings are required in outdoor public areas, whenever it is not possible to maintain physical distancing.
Commercially licensed fishing charter boats can carry their U.S. Coast Guard-approved capacity, but must follow CDC and Maryland Department of Health (MDH) guidelines.
Vessel and boat races are authorized, provided social distancing and face mask guidelines are followed and MDH and local health department guidelines are followed.
Marinas must adhere to best management practices from the Departments of Commerce and Health.
Pump-out stations and boats must adhere to best management practices from the Departments of Commerce and Health.
State boat ramps are open and operational; social distancing and facial covering guidelines must be followed while using these public boat ramps.
All normal boating rules and regulations are in effect and must be followed.
For information on our License Service Centers for boating registrations and other products, please visit our Licensing and Registration Services website.

More info: https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2020/03/31/frequently-asked-questions-about-governor-hogans-stay-at-home-order/

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