# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 6. Crimes Against Property

### Subtitle 4. Trespass

#### Section 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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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)