{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-natural-resources-8-703.3","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8–703.3","heading":"","body":"(a) This section applies to a vessel that is operated in a lake that is owned or managed by the State.\n(b) After April 1, 2017, an owner of a vessel may not place the vessel or have the vessel placed in a lake at a public launch ramp or public dock unless the owner has cleaned the vessel and removed all visible organic material.\n(c) An owner of a vessel who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding:\n(1) $100 for a first violation;\n(2) $250 for a second violation; and\n(3) $500 for a third or subsequent violation.","path":["Article - Natural Resources"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gnr\u0026section=8-703.3","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:00:08Z","sha256":"2c373aa440f55955a6e1c6892bf3aa16facdf2728c2a5a052ca6141f9bb9ee06","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-natural-resources-8-703.2","next":"us-md/md.-code-natural-resources-8-704"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}