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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 08.01.03.03" title_num="08" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="03" heading="Registration and Licensing Requirements for Operating ORVs on Designated Areas.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Restrictions.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Subject to the restrictions of §A(2)—(5) of this regulation, an individual may operate an ORV in the areas designated in Regulation .11 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The operator shall be:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The holder of a valid driver's license which is in the operator's possession;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The holder of a Maryland instruction and examination learner's permit, which is in the operator's possession, and accompanied by a licensed driver; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>12 years old or older and accompanied on the trail by a parent or legal guardian who is the holder of a valid driver’s license which is in the parent’s or guardian’s possession.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The operator shall possess and have in the operator’s possession:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>An ORV registration issued by the Department; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A copy of the ORV lease or rental agreement which shall contain all of the following:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Signature of the owner or the owner’s designee;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Signature of the person leasing or renting the ORV; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Time period of the lease or rental.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The ORV shall be registered annually with the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Department and display a registration sticker in accordance with the requirements of this regulation; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Motor Vehicle Administration as a licensed motor vehicle for on-road use.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Registration stickers and certificates of registration are available at the Department’s regional service centers and from the Department and designated agents in accordance with §E of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The applicant shall pay an applicable annual service charge and provide the required owner and ORV information.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Department may furnish an ORV registration sticker and certificate of registration on consignment to a designated agent who provides a bond or other security considered sufficient and adequate by the Department to insure payment for the registration sticker and certificate of registration.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A registration sticker and certificate of registration issued by the Department:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Shall be valid January 1 through December 31;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Shall authorize use of the ORV only in those areas set forth in Regulation .11 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>May not be transferred; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>May be revoked or suspended by the Department for a violation of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>A registration sticker shall be displayed on the left front portion of the vehicle to ensure visibility at 100 feet during daylight hours.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Daily reservation permits must be acquired online through the Department’s ORV permit reservation systems. A printed copy of the online confirmation of the daily reservation permit shall be carried by the trail user while on the trail, and be available for inspection by authorized Departmental personnel upon request.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>