Md. Code Regs. 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.
Notes
Regulations .02 amended effective April 29, 1991 (18:8 Md. R. 864)
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