Chapter 11. Public Use of Interstate 95 Service Plazas

A vehicle may not be left unattended in parking areas or on the premises of service stations for more than 24 hours, unless authorized by the Maryland Transportation Authority.

A vehicle may not be parked, or left unattended or disabled, on shoulders or exit ramps leading into or out of the service plazas.

Parking regulations in COMAR 11.07.10 apply to the service plazas.

Animals are not permitted inside buildings, with the exception of dogs used for governmental security purposes or service animals as defined in Human Services Article, §7-701, Annotated Code of Maryland.

All animals must remain on a leash and be attended at all times.

Animals shall be appropriately cleaned up after, with waste disposed in proper waste containers.

Animal bathing is prohibited.

Wild animals shall be properly confined at all times while on the service plaza premises.

Feeding or otherwise encouraging the congregation of birds or other animals on or near the vicinity of service plaza premises is prohibited.

Loitering in any area is prohibited.

Loitering may subject the violator to criminal penalties as defined in Criminal Law Article, §6-409, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Conduct that interferes with the lawful use of the Maryland House and Chesapeake House Service Plazas, or with passage from place to place, through entrances, exits, or passageways, is prohibited.

Interfering or blocking any drive, path, sidewalk, building, or other area is prohibited.

Movement through building hallways, restrooms, shops, and restaurants may not be restricted.

Use of the buildings or other public areas for sleeping, in lieu of a hotel, motel, or other public accommodation is prohibited.

Commercial activity is prohibited, except when permitted or authorized in writing by the Authority.

Commercial activity on portions of the service plazas leased to or under contract to individuals or companies is not subject to this chapter. Instead, the lease agreements or contract specifications between the individuals or companies and the Maryland Transportation Authority govern these commercial activities.

Any act amounting to breach of the peace is prohibited.

Lewd acts, language, or gestures are prohibited.

A police officer may lawfully order an individual who violates this chapter to leave the area. Failure to comply with the order may result in arrest.

Any law enforcement agency with competent jurisdiction is authorized to enforce this chapter by issuing a citation.