§ 6–402
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 6-402 (2026)
Title 6. Crimes Against Property
Subtitle 4. Trespass
§ 6–402LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person may not enter or trespass on property that is posted conspicuously against trespass by:
(1)
signs placed where they reasonably may be seen; or
(2)
paint marks that:
(i)
conform with regulations that the Department of Natural Resources adopts under § 5–209 of the Natural Resources Article; and
(ii)
are made on trees or posts that are located:
(1)
at each road entrance to the property; and
(2)
adjacent to public roadways, public waterways, and other land adjoining the property.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1)
for a first violation, imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both;
(2)
for a second violation occurring within 2 years after the first violation, imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and
(3)
for each subsequent violation occurring within 2 years after the preceding violation, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.