Maryland § 6-405

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 6-405, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 6-405.

    (a)    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)    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)    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)    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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Section 6-405 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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