If I'm Not on the Boat

[Swamp]

Hypothetically, a friend of mine asks to borrow my boat to go crabbing. No problem there. But I was wondering what would happen if he got pulled over by DNR and had under size crabs. Is it the operator that gets the fine, or would I also be held accountable?

Just wondering.

[stingray]

Not sure about recs, but comm speaking, pts would be assessed against the license, pretty sure.

[Burchbeer]

I dont loan certain things and the boats meet the criteria.

[rj]

Rec violations will go to the operator,
Commercial fishing violations can go against the license holder

[rob sasko]

it is not the boat breaking the law, but the person using it, they would get the fine, same as if they were crabbing off a pier.

[JALOPY]

When I got checked, she asked for the boats registration, then my driver's license. Not sure how it would have gone if they did not match.
John

[BILL H]

When I got checked, she asked for the boats registration, then my driver's license. Not sure how it would have gone if they did not match.
John

Why do you need a driver's license to operate a boat? You can operate a boat (just not a PWC) if you are too young to drive.

[C-Hawk18]

Why do you need a driver's license to operate a boat? You can operate a boat (just not a PWC) if you are too young to drive.

Officer probably asked for the Drivers License (or State issued ID Card) as it is one of the most (in Md) recognized form of Identification. Not necessary to carry, but should you be cited for any violation (criminal, traffic, etc.) you could be arrested if the Officer cannot positively identify you as the person you say you are.

[gwag]

My Father always said "never loan your anyone your boat, car or girlfriend as you could through a rod in any of them "

[crabby and son]

When you are hunting in the state of MD, you must carry your drivers license...........Gary