# COMAR 08.18.01.10: COMAR 08.18.01.10. Artificial Ballast

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_08_18_01_10

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 08.18.01.10
- **Heading:** COMAR 08.18.01.10. Artificial Ballast
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 08 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES / Subtitle 18 BOATING — SPEED LIMITS AND OPERATION OF VESSELS / Chapter 01 General / COMAR 08.18.01.10

## Text

A manufacturer’s label shall be affixed to any portable ballast tank identifying the maximum capacity in gallons and/or weight in pounds and combined with the occupants may not exceed the maximum carrying capacity of the vessel as listed on the USCG loading label.

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