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Md. seeks to strengthen boating laws

Published 09/24/09

The state Department of Natural Resources will ask state lawmakers to strengthen life-preserver laws in light of a high number of boating fatalities this year.

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So far this year, 15 people have died on state waterways, tying the highest number since 2000. In 2008, there were nine fatalities. The state averages 12 boating-related fatalities a year. None of the fatalities occurred in Anne Arundel County.

The proposed bill is part of a three-bill package designed to enhance safety on the water. The other bills involve boater-safety certification and drunken boating rules.

The life-preserver bill would increase the age at...

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