New legislation is in effect changing the use of PFD's (personal flotation devices) on MD waterways. Children age 13 and younger are now required to wear a PFD. Going into effect on October 1, 2010 are new requirements for boat operators.
The new law will require children under the age of 16 to possess a certificate of boating safety education before they can operate a boat AND (1) either be supervised by someone 18 years or older who is also aboard the boat, or (2) be supervised by someone 16 years or older with a boating safety certificate who is aboard the boat.
