# COMAR Title 11 — Department of Transportation ## Subtitle 07 — Maryland Transportation Authority ### Chapter 11 — Public Use of Interstate 95 Service Plazas **Authority:** Transportation Article, §4-205, Annotated Code of Maryland **Administrative History:** Effective date: April 11, 2005 (32:7 Md. R. 682) **Administrative History:** Regulation .02A amended effective November 9, 2015 (42:22 Md. R. 1379) **Administrative History:** Regulation .05 amended effective November 9, 2015 (42:22 Md. R. 1379) **Administrative History:** Regulation .16 repealed effective November 9, 2015 (42:22 Md. R. 1379) #### Regulation .01 Application. *COMAR 11.07.11.01* This chapter applies to the Maryland House and Chesapeake House Service Plazas and include the parking areas, restaurant and restroom facilities, service and repair stations, wooded areas, and other related public use areas. #### Regulation .02 Parking. *COMAR 11.07.11.02* A. 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. B. A vehicle may not be parked, or left unattended or disabled, on shoulders or exit ramps leading into or out of the service plazas. C. Parking regulations in COMAR 11.07.10 apply to the service plazas. #### Regulation .03 Litter. *COMAR 11.07.11.03* Litter shall be placed in containers provided for that purpose. If recycling containers are provided, they shall be used only for the appropriate recycled materials. #### Regulation .04 Smoking. *COMAR 11.07.11.04* Smoking is not permitted inside any building. Visitors shall totally extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, and matches after use and before entering a building. An individual smoking near gasoline pumps and restaurants is subject to other applicable State laws and regulations. #### Regulation .05 Animals. *COMAR 11.07.11.05* A. 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. B. All animals must remain on a leash and be attended at all times. C. Animals shall be appropriately cleaned up after, with waste disposed in proper waste containers. D. Animal bathing is prohibited. E. Wild animals shall be properly confined at all times while on the service plaza premises. F. Feeding or otherwise encouraging the congregation of birds or other animals on or near the vicinity of service plaza premises is prohibited. #### Regulation .06 Commercial Vehicles. *COMAR 11.07.11.06* Commercial vehicles may not use the service plaza public areas for interchanging, loading, unloading, servicing, or other commercial activities. #### Regulation .07 Restrooms. *COMAR 11.07.11.07* Use of family restrooms is limited to those individuals caring for the needs of minor children and disabled adults. #### Regulation .08 Personal Conduct. *COMAR 11.07.11.08* A. Loitering in any area is prohibited. B. Loitering may subject the violator to criminal penalties as defined in Criminal Law Article, §6-409, Annotated Code of Maryland. C. 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. D. Interfering or blocking any drive, path, sidewalk, building, or other area is prohibited. E. Movement through building hallways, restrooms, shops, and restaurants may not be restricted. F. Use of the buildings or other public areas for sleeping, in lieu of a hotel, motel, or other public accommodation is prohibited. #### Regulation .09 Public Demonstration. *COMAR 11.07.11.09* The Maryland House and Chesapeake House Service Plazas are nonpublic forums. Public demonstration and assembly are prohibited. #### Regulation .10 Misusing or Damaging. *COMAR 11.07.11.10* Destroying, injuring, disturbing, defacing, or tampering with any building structure, fixture, decoration, signage, furniture, merchandise, or any tree, plant, grass area, sidewalk, or other landscaping structure is prohibited. Any person who causes damage is liable for damage payments. #### Regulation .11 Solicitation or Debt Collection. *COMAR 11.07.11.11* The solicitation of alms, money, or contributions, commercial soliciting, the display of commercial advertising, political soliciting or advertising, or the collection of private debts are prohibited. #### Regulation .12 Commercial Activity. *COMAR 11.07.11.12* A. Commercial activity is prohibited, except when permitted or authorized in writing by the Authority. B. 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. #### Regulation .13 Alcoholic Beverages. *COMAR 11.07.11.13* Alcoholic beverages or other intoxicating substances may not be consumed on the premises of the service plazas. #### Regulation .14 Breach of Peace. *COMAR 11.07.11.14* A. Any act amounting to breach of the peace is prohibited. B. Lewd acts, language, or gestures are prohibited. #### Regulation .15 Enforcement. *COMAR 11.07.11.15* A. 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. B. Any law enforcement agency with competent jurisdiction is authorized to enforce this chapter by issuing a citation.