Proposed Regulations and Disposition of Regulations

Thank you for your interest in commenting on the 2011 proposed boating regulations. The public comment period ended on September 5, 2011. Please visit UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS to learn of the date, time and location of the proposed regulation that interests you.

Get more information on how to make a request for a proposed Boating Regulation.

REGULATION REQUESTS FOR 2011

• Chester River
• Elk River
• Mallows Bay
• Middle River
• Miles River
• Mill Creek
• Oyster Creek
• Potomac River
• Rock Creek
• Severn Narrows
• Slaughter Creek
• Smoot Cove
• St. Thomas Creek

DISPOSITION OF REGULATION REQUESTS

• 2011
• 2010
• 2009
• 2008

Additional dispositions for proposed regulations will be listed on this web page as the public meetings are completed and official decisions are made.

The official comment period for regulations is as listed in the publication date that appears in the Maryland Register.

The Maryland Boat Act Advisory Committee, BAAC reviews boating regulations for the State of Maryland. BAAC is made up of representatives of people from all different active water groups in Maryland. They are appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and are a citizen volunteer committee. They donate their time and boating experience to provide insight into proposals for regulatory action. The Committee meets on a regular basis to review regulatory proposals. Meetings are open to the public and public input is encouraged. To obtain information on the next Maryland Boat Act Advisory Committee meeting, call (410) 260-8013 or (410) 260-8417.