2016 Maryland Code
Transportation
Title 11 - Vehicle Laws -- Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 1 - Definitions
§ 11-140.1. Off-highway recreational vehicles.

(a) "Off-highway recreational vehicle" defined. -- "Off-highway recreational vehicle" means a vehicle that is:

(1) A motor-assisted or motor-driven vehicle that:

(i) Is designed to carry only the operator of the vehicle on a seat or saddle designed to be straddled by the operator or is designed to carry only the operator of the vehicle and one passenger; and

(ii) Is commonly known as an all-terrain vehicle;

(2) A motorcycle that is designed for off-highway operation and is not eligible for registration as a Class D (motorcycle) vehicle under this article, commonly known as a dirt bike; or

(3) A snowmobile.

(b) Exclusions. -- "Off-highway recreational vehicle" does not include:

(1) A farm vehicle as defined in § 13-911 of this article when used exclusively on farm property by a farmer; or

(2) Any vehicle when used on residential property for the purpose of landscaping, gardening, or lawn care.

(c) Regulations. -- The Administration may establish by regulation other requirements for or limitations on the definition of "off-highway recreational vehicle".