# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 6. Crimes Against Property

### Subtitle 4. Trespass

#### Section 6-406

(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.

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