§ 6-404. Use of a vehicle on private property

MD Crim Law Code § 6-404 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    This section does not apply to:

(1)    a vessel;

(2)    a military, fire, or law enforcement vehicle;

(3)    a farm-type tractor, other agricultural equipment used for agricultural purposes, or construction equipment used for agricultural purposes or earth moving;

(4)    earth-moving or construction equipment used for those purposes; or

(5)    a lawn mower, snowblower, garden or lawn tractor, or golf cart while being used for its designed purpose.

(b)    Except when traveling on a clearly designated private driveway, a person may not use a vehicle or off-road vehicle on private property unless the person has in the person’s possession the written permission of the owner or tenant of the private property.

(c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.