§ 6-406. Wanton entry on cultivated land

MD Crim Law Code § 6-406 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    “Cultivated land” means land that has been cleared of its natural vegetation and is currently planted with a crop or orchard.

(b)    Unless a person has permission from the owner of cultivated land or an agent of the owner, a person may not enter on the cultivated land of another.

(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.

(d)    This section:

(1)    prohibits only wanton entry on cultivated land; and

(2)    does not:

(i)    prevent a person who resides on cultivated land from receiving a person who seeks to provide a lawful service; or

(ii)    apply to a person entering cultivated land under color of law or color of title.