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Area Coordinator: Stu Soffer, N-LAE |
State Liaison: J. Shawn Moore |
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Coast Guard Auxiliary District: 5SR Coast Guard District: 5th
First Quarter Report, 2008:
No boating-related legislative activity reported this quarter.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fourth Quarter Report, 2007: No new legislation was introduced this quarter. Maryland Coast Guard Auxiliary members are now eligible to receive an income tax deduction if they perform 50 hours of service in at least two areas (such as patrols and member training) Third Quarter Report, 2007:
No boating-related legislative activity reported this quarter.
Second Quarter Report, 2007:
No boating-related legislative activity reported this quarter.
First Quarter Report, 2007: House Bill 305 has been passed by the House and Senate and is currently waiting for the Governor’s signature. This bill establishes a task force to study the boating industry. It will evaluate and make recommendations to promote growth in the state’s boating industry. It will evaluate incentives to encourage large boats and yachts to use marinas and boatyards for recreation, repair, and outfitting within the state; determine ways to increase tourism throughout waters of the state; and research the economic impact of marine industries. House Bill 219 relates to alcohol or drug related crimes while operating a vehicle or vessel. It changes the wording from “specified prohibitions against causing a life-threatening injury to another person” to “specified prohibitions against causing serious physical injury to another person.” The bill was read once in the Judiciary Committee, but as of March 23, 2007, no action was taken. House Bill 291 makes it a misdemeanor for a person to cause the death of another as a result of the person's driving, operating, or controlling a vehicle or vessel in a criminally negligent manner; however, per this bill it is not an offense for a person to cause the death of another as a result of the person's driving, operating, or controlling a vehicle or vessel in a negligent manner. The House Judiciary Committee read the bill once, but as of March 23, 2007, no action was taken. Updated Tuesday July 01, 2008 | |
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