(1) Transportation between points along State waters in exchange for remuneration; and

(2) Sightseeing and touring in State waters in exchange for remuneration.

(b) Before the Department registers a for-hire water carrier, the Department shall require the for-hire water carrier to show, to the Department’s satisfaction, that the water carrier holds an insurance policy or a bond in an amount that is required of a motor vehicle carrying the same number of passengers in accordance with COMAR 20.95.01.18.

(c) The Department may adopt regulations to implement this section.