Md. Code Regs. 08.15.04.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 08.15.04.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Canoe" means a vessel paddled from a kneeling position and propelled with a single-bladed paddle.

(2) "Commercial whitewater outfitter" means any outfitter operating from within or from without the State, which for monetary profit or gain provides whitewater trips or rents whitewater craft or equipment for use in whitewater trips and which meets the requirements of Regulation .03B of this chapter. Nothing in this chapter applies to the operation of canoes or kayaks.

(3) "Commercial whitewater trip" means any commercial effort to transport passengers by means of a whitewater craft.

(4) "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources.

(5) "Kayak" means a vessel paddled from a seated position with a double-bladed paddle.

(6) "Sufficient navigable flow" means:

(a) A natural flow reading of either 1.90 feet or greater as shown on the river level gauge at Sang Run bridge or 3.25 feet or greater as recorded on the United States Geological Survey river level gauge at Friendsville, Maryland; or

(b) Three hours or greater release from Deep Creek hydroelectric dam.

(7) "Visual distress signal" means an electronic battery-operated device which emits a white flashing light that is visible for at least 200 feet.

(8) Whitewater Craft.

(a) "Whitewater craft" means any raft or similar vessel which is used to transport passengers and which meets the requirements of Regulation .06A of this chapter.

(b) "Whitewater craft" does not include canoes or kayaks.

(9) "Whitewater guide" means a person who receives any remuneration for accompanying, assisting, or instructing passengers on the river on whitewater trips and who meets the registration requirements of Regulation .05 of this chapter.

(10) "Youghiogheny scenic corridor" means the area designated under COMAR 08.15.01.03B.

(11) "Youghiogheny Wild River" means that segment of the Youghiogheny River between Millers Run and the southern corporate limits of Friendsville.

Md. Code Regs. 08.15.04.02

Regulations .02 amended as an emergency provision effective March 9, 1990 (17:7 Md. R. 843); adopted permanently effective June 25, 1990 (17:12 Md. R. 1493)
Regulations .02 amended effective April 29, 1991 (18:8 Md. R. 864)