Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 08. Department of Natural Resources |
Subtitle 04. BOATING |
Chapter 08.04.03. Certificate of Boat Number |
Sec. 08.04.03.10. Validation Stickers
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A. In order to use Maryland waters, a vessel numbered by the State must display validation stickers issued in accordance with the provisions of Natural Resources Article, §8-712, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. The validation stickers expire December 31 of the year following issuance.
C. The color of the validation sticker shall represent the year the validation stickers expire, with red for stickers that expire in 2012, followed by blue, international orange and green in rotation.
D. If the validation stickers are defaced, lost, or destroyed, a sworn affidavit to that effect shall be filed within 15 days with the Department by the owner and application made for replacements. A service fee of $1 will be charged for the replacements.