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2017 Maryland Code
Criminal Law
Title 6 - Crimes Against Property
Subtitle 4 - Trespass
§ 6-405. Use of an off-road vehicle on public property

Universal Citation:
MD Crim Law Code § 6-405 (2017)
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  • (a) "Political subdivision" defined. -- In this section, "political subdivision" includes a:
    • (1) county;
    • (2) municipal corporation;
    • (3) bicounty or multicounty agency;
    • (4) county board of education;
    • (5) public authority; or
    • (6) special taxing district.
  • (b) Scope of section. -- This section does not apply to:
    • (1) a vessel;
    • (2) a military, fire, or law enforcement vehicle;
    • (3) a farm-type tractor, other agricultural equipment used for agricultural purposes, or construction equipment used for agricultural purposes or earth moving;
    • (4) earth-moving or construction equipment used for those purposes; or
    • (5) a lawn mower, snowblower, garden or lawn tractor, or golf cart while being used for its designed purpose.
  • (c) Prohibited. -- Except as otherwise allowed by law, a person may not use an off-road vehicle on property known by the person to be owned or leased by the State or a political subdivision.
  • (d) Penalty. -- 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.
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