§ 6–406
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 6-406 (2026)
Title 6. Crimes Against Property
Subtitle 4. Trespass
§ 6–406LinkCopy Citation
(a)
“Cultivated land” means land that has been cleared of its natural vegetation and is currently planted with a crop or orchard.
(b)
Unless a person has permission from the owner of cultivated land or an agent of the owner, a person may not enter on the cultivated land of another.
(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.
(d)
This section:
(1)
prohibits only wanton entry on cultivated land; and
(2)
does not:
(i)
prevent a person who resides on cultivated land from receiving a person who seeks to provide a lawful service; or
(ii)
apply to a person entering cultivated land under color of law or color of title.