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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 11.05.07.03" title_num="11" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="07" heading="Security.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Security-Based Entry and Exclusion.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The MPA may enter a user's premises on a port facility at any time to address any matter that, in the MPA's sole discretion, warrants such entry in the interest of the safety or security of a port facility, person, or property thereon, or any vessel secured thereto.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The MPA may bar any user from entering any premises on a port facility, including that leased to the user, if, in the MPA's sole discretion, the bar is warranted in the interest of the safety or security of a port facility, person, or property thereon, or any vessel secured thereto.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The MPA may revoke the authorization of any user to enter any premises on a port facility, including that leased to the user, if the person is charged with:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A criminal violation involving the use or possession of a weapon;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A criminal violation involving theft;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Falsification of any information on the application for an identification badge or vehicle permit, or both; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Misuse of another person’s identification card or vehicle permit, including but not limited to attempting to gain access to MPA property by using an identification card or vehicle permit issued to another person.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The revocation will remain in effect:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>From the date charges are filed until the charges are adjudicated;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>For a period of 1 year from the date of a guilty plea, judgment of guilt, or acceptance of probation before judgment; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Permanently from the date of a guilty plea, judgment of guilt, or acceptance of probation before judgment for a second or subsequent offense under these regulations.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Access.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Entry onto MPA property is not allowed without prior MPA approved access, MPA approved identification, and a valid business purpose.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Anyone who enters MPA terminals shall have and display either a TWIC card or an MPA approved visitor credential.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>All persons shall comply with Navigation and Inspection Circular 03-07, regarding escorts of visitors while entering or while on any MPA facility.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A vessel not authorized in advance by the MPA may not approach or dock at a port facility at any time.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Authorized vessels wishing to approach or dock at a port facility shall give 24 hours advance notice by calling Maryland Transportation Authority (MdTA) Police at (410) 633-1119.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Exceptions. Bona fide law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical service personnel are exempt from these entry regulations when performing their official duties and in possession of an approved identification.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>