Plain Text Law

§ 6–404

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 6-404 (2026)
Title 6. Crimes Against Property
Subtitle 4. Trespass

§ 6–404Copy Citation

(a)
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.
(b)
Except when traveling on a clearly designated private driveway, a person may not use a vehicle or off-road vehicle on private property unless the person has in the person’s possession the written permission of the owner or tenant of the private property.
(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.