§ 8-740
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§8–740.
(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.
(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.
(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.