§ 8-740. Boating safety education courses required after multiple safety violations

8-740. Boating safety education courses required after multiple safety violations

Two violations within 2-year time period

(a) If a person is convicted of 2 boating violations concerning the operation of, or safety equipment on, a vessel within a 2-year period of time, the person is required, as a condition of probation or sentencing, to complete successfully a boating safety education course that is offered or approved by the Department.

Applicable safety violations

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, if a person is convicted of any of the following boating safety violations in the operation of a vessel, the person is required, as a condition of probation or sentencing, to successfully complete a boating safety education course that is offered or approved by the Department:

(1) Negligent operation;

(2) Reckless operation; or

(3) Operating in violation of § 8-738 of this subtitle.

Education course in addition to other punishment

(c) The requirement to take and successfully complete the boating safety education course under subsections (a) and (b) of this section is in addition to any other punishment that a judge imposes for violation of the boating laws or regulations of the State.

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