HOUSE BILL 978

Sponsored By:

Delegate Franchot

Entitled:

Recreational Vessels - Engine Emissions Standards

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person, after October 1, 2007, from operating on Maryland waters a recreational vessel that is powered by a gasoline-fueled, outboard marine engine unless the engine has been certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as meeting specified emissions standards and is properly labeled in accordance with federal regulations; establishing a fine of up to $500 for a violation; authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to adopt regulations as necessary to implement the Act; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/8

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/20

Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.

3/18

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

BOATS AND SHIPS

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS -see also- CONSERV; NAT RSRCES; POLLUT

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

FINES

LABELING

NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF

PENALTIES

POLLUTION -see also- SEDIMENT CONTROL

RECREATION

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Natural Resources

( 8-726.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered