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§ 5-1101. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural ResourcesEffective: October 1, 2017

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Natural Resources
Title 5. Forests and Parks (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 11. Public Recreation on Private Land and Land Owned by Local Governments (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2017
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 5-1101
§ 5-1101. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Charge
(b)(1) “Charge” means price or fee asked for services, entertainment, recreation performed, or products offered for sale on land or in return for invitation or permission to enter or go upon land.
(2) “Charge” does not include:
(i) The sharing of game, fish, or other products of recreational use;
(ii) Benefits to the land arising from the recreational use; or
(iii) Contributions in kind or services to promote the management or conservation of resources on the land.
Educational purpose
(c) “Educational purpose” includes:
(1) Nature study;
(2) Farm visitations for purposes of learning about the farming operation;
(3) Practice judging of livestock, dairy cattle, poultry, other animals, agronomy crops, horticultural crops, or other farm products;
(4) Organized visits to farms by school children, 4-H clubs, FFA clubs, and others as part of their educational programs;
(5) Organized visits for purposes of participating in or observing historical reenactments as part of an educational or cultural program; and
(6) Observation of historical, archaeological, or scientific sites.
Land
(d)(1) “Land” means land, roads, paths, trails, water, watercourses, private ways and buildings, structures, and machinery or equipment when attached to realty.
(2) “Land” does not include any structure or equipment provided by a unit of local government for the purpose of public recreation.
Off-highway vehicle or OHV
(e) “Off-highway vehicle” or “OHV” means a motor-assisted or motor-driven vehicle that is:
(1) Designed for or capable of cross-country travel on or directly over land, snow, or other natural terrain; and
(2) Not intended for use on public roads.
Owner
(f) “Owner” means the owner of any estate or other interest in real property, whether possessory or nonpossessory, including the grantee of an easement.
Recreational purpose
(g) “Recreational purpose” means any recreational pursuit.

Credits

Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 4, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1988, c. 692; Acts 1989, c. 639; Acts 1998, c. 215, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1998; Acts 2000, c. 352, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2000; Acts 2014, c. 607, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2017, c. 746, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.
Formerly Art. 66C, § 410K.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 5-1101, MD NAT RES § 5-1101
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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