Maryland Criminal Law Section 6-406

Article - Criminal Law

§ 6-406.

      (a)      "Cultivated land" means land that has been cleared of its natural vegetation and is currently planted with a crop or orchard.

      (b)      Unless a person has permission from the owner of cultivated land or an agent of the owner, a person may not enter on the cultivated land of another.

      (c)      A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

      (d)      This section:

            (1)      prohibits only wanton entry on cultivated land; and

            (2)      does not:

                  (i)      prevent a person who resides on cultivated land from receiving a person who seeks to provide a lawful service; or

                  (ii)      apply to a person entering cultivated land under color of law or color of title.



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