§ 5–1011.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 5-1011.1 (2026)
Title 5. Forests and Parks
Subtitle 10. Public Park Land and Recreational Areas
§ 5–1011.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Board” means the Off–Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board.
(3)
“Fund” means the Off–Highway Recreational Vehicle Trail Fund established under § 5–1011 of this subtitle.
(b)
There is an Off–Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board.
(c)
(1)
The Board consists of the following members, appointed by the Governor:
(i)
One representative of the Maryland Off–Highway Vehicle Alliance;
(ii)
One representative of the Maryland Motorcycle Dealers Association;
(iii)
One representative of the American Motorcyclist Association District 7;
(iv)
One individual representing all–terrain vehicle, utility terrain vehicle, or side–by–side vehicle drivers; and
(v)
One individual representing on– and off–road motor vehicle drivers.
(2)
Each member shall be a resident of the State.
(d)
From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair each year.
(e)
(1)
The term of a member is 4 years.
(2)
The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2026.
(3)
At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)
A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(5)
If a vacancy occurs among the members, the Governor shall promptly appoint a successor who shall serve until the term expires.
(f)
(1)
The Department shall provide staff for the Board.
(2)
Additional support for the Board shall be provided by:
(i)
The Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee;
(ii)
The Maryland Park Service;
(iii)
The Forest Service;
(iv)
The Wildlife and Heritage Service; and
(v)
One representative of each county in which an off–highway recreational vehicle trail maintained by the Department is located, designated by the Department.
(g)
The Board shall meet at least quarterly.
(h)
The Board shall advise the Secretary on the operation, acquisition, regulation, and general oversight of off–highway recreational vehicle trails and recreation in the State.