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MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 10 - Public Park Land and Recreational Areas|Section 5-1001 - Appalachian Trail

    (a)    The Department having acquired the land, rights-of-way, and easements for the purpose of protecting and maintaining a walking trail across the State, now generally known as the Appalachian Trail, may provide shelters and other facilities on it. Any unit of the State, or any political subdivision, may transfer to the Department land or rights in land for these purposes, on terms and conditions agreed upon, or enter into an agreement with the Department providing for establishment and protection of the trail. The Department may enter into cooperative agreements with agencies of the federal government or private organizations to provide for the maintenance of the trail.    (b)    The trail shall be held, developed, and administered primarily as a footpath and its natural scenic beauty preserved as far as feasible. However, the Department may permit other uses of the trail and associated land acquired by the State, by the owner of adjoining land, or others, in a manner and at seasons as will not substantially interfere with primary use of the trail.    (c)    This section does not limit the right of the public to pass over any existing public road which is a part of the trail, nor prevent the Department from performing work necessary for forest fire prevention and control, pest and disease control, and removal of damage caused by natural disaster. The Department may grant temporary or permanent rights-of-way across lands acquired under this section under terms and conditions deemed advisable. No person who has granted a right-of-way for the trail across his land, or his successor in title, is liable to any user of the trail for injuries suffered on that portion of the trail unless the injuries were caused by the willful or wanton misconduct of the person, or his successor in title, who has been granted a right-of-way.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1002 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 10 - Public Park Land and Recreational Areas|Section 5-1002 - Gathland State Park to Be Developed

    Gathland State Park, in Frederick and Washington counties, shall be developed by the State for purposes of public education and recreation, as funds are available.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1003 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 10 - Public Park Land and Recreational Areas|Section 5-1003 - State Park Established Between Brooklyn Mud Flats and Liberty Reservoir on Patapsco River

    The lands between the mud flats at Brooklyn and the Liberty Reservoir on either side of the Patapsco River, in Anne Arundel, Carroll, Howard, and Baltimore counties, within a distance of 1 mile on either side from the medial line of the river, or either of its branches, having been purchased by the State, shall be held by the State as a State park under the protection and administration of the Department which shall exercise the same power of making rules and regulations and managing the land as any other State park. The territory acquired is subject to all the general laws passed by the legislature not inconsistent with this section.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1004 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 10 - Public Park Land and Recreational Areas|Section 5-1004 - Matthew Henson State Park

    (a)    (1)    The lands between Viers Mill Road and Georgia Avenue described in the 1980 Highway Needs Inventory as the right-of-way reserved for the Rockville facility in Montgomery County, being owned by the State, shall be:            (i)    Designated as the Matthew Henson State Park; and            (ii)    Held by the State as a State park under the protection and administration of the Department.        (2)    Matthew Henson State Park shall also include:            (i)    The land identified in the Aspen Hill Master Plan as Significant Parcel 13, with the exception of any land that was the subject of a lease between any person and an agency of the State government on or before June 5, 2002; and            (ii)    The State-owned land bordering on the northeast portion of Significant Parcel 13 in the Aspen Hill Master Plan.        (3)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Department shall exercise the same power of adopting regulations and managing Matthew Henson State Park as is done for any other State park.    (b)    (1)    Any land acquired under subsection (a) of this section is subject to all of the public general laws enacted by the General Assembly that are not inconsistent with this section. However, the provisions of this section prevail over any other State law enacted before July 1, 1989.        (2)    If specifically authorized by an act of the General Assembly, a part of the Matthew Henson State Park may be used for transportation purposes.    (c)    (1)    Subject to the availability of local, State, or federal funds, including any necessary matching funds, and subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection:            (i)    A hiker/biker or other recreational trail may be constructed within Matthew Henson State Park; and            (ii)    A public pavilion, named in honor of Senator Idamae Garrott, may be constructed within Matthew Henson State Park.        (2)    Prior to the construction of a hiker/biker or other recreational trail or pavilion in Matthew Henson State Park, the Department of Natural Resources or other appropriate governmental agency shall:            (i)    Review all studies concerning the environmental impact and trail alignment options prepared for the Montgomery County Planning Board;            (ii)    Determine that construction, including the location and method of construction, is consistent with the environmentally sensitive nature of the Park and is in the public interest; and            (iii)    Obtain the approval of the Montgomery County Planning Board, the Montgomery County Council, and the County Executive.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1005 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 10 - Public Park Land and Recreational Areas|Section 5-1005 - North Point State Park

    (a)    The 1,310 acres of land in Baltimore County delineated on maps filed in the office of the Secretary as Black Marsh, being owned by the State shall be:        (1)    Designated as the North Point State Park; and        (2)    Held by the State as a State park under the protection and administration of the Department.    (b)    Any use that may occur in the North Point State Park shall be subject to all applicable laws, including the applicable sections of the Critical Areas Law under Title 8, Subtitle 18 of this article.    (c)    If the Department uses pest management controls in the North Point State Park, it shall give priority consideration to the use of natural controls as an alternative to other pest management controls.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1006 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 10 - Public Park Land and Recreational Areas|Section 5-1006 - Old Fort Frederick Reforestation Program

    The tract of land in Washington County on which is situated Old Fort Frederick, together with other additional land adjacent thereto which has been acquired by the State is under the control of the Department, and shall be used in the execution of those plans adopted by it for reforestation of the State.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1007 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 10 - Public Park Land and Recreational Areas|Section 5-1007 - Auxiliary State Forest Reserves

    The Department may accept the use of land to be used for auxiliary State forest reserves and enter into agreements with the owners as necessary. The land is subject to all laws, rules, and regulations governing State forest reserves. However, no money appropriated to the Department may be used or expended on auxiliary State forests for permanent improvements or for any purpose other than supervision, opening of trails, the building of temporary structures to make the land available for campers and visitors, and protection of the land from fire and trespass.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1008 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 10 - Public Park Land and Recreational Areas|Section 5-1008 - Free Admission to State Parks for Certain Youth Groups

    Notwithstanding any law or regulation to the contrary, youth groups registered with the Secretary shall be admitted to any Maryland State park free of any admission or overnight camping charge. This exemption shall apply only when the group is participating in official activities under adult supervision. For the purpose of this section, “youth group” includes, but is not limited to, boy scouts, girl scouts, 4-H members, and other affiliated groups. The Secretary may restrict admittance under this section when a given park is being used to capacity by the public.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1009 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 10 - Public Park Land and Recreational Areas|Section 5-1009 - Persons Possessing Maryland Golden Age Pass

    A person 62 years old or older who possesses a Maryland Golden Age Pass, issued by the Maryland Park Service, may camp overnight in any State park at one-half of the established fee Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1010 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 10 - Public Park Land and Recreational Areas|Section 5-1010 - Abandoned Railroad Corridor Property as Trails

    (a)    The General Assembly finds that:        (1)    In order to provide the public with access to the use, enjoyment, and appreciation of the outdoor areas of Maryland, it is declared to be the public policy of this State to provide the means and procedures for establishing and expanding a network of recreational and scenic trails;        (2)    Abandoned railroad corridor property is a unique source of land corridors that are, in many cases, suitable for recreational trails;        (3)    Railroad corridor property is being abandoned at a high rate and is often sold in segments, thereby fragmenting the original corridors and leaving unconnected segments which may be suitable for acquisition for recreational trail use;        (4)    The preservation of abandoned rail corridor property for use as recreational trails is in the public interest; and        (5)    A systematic and continuing statewide program of acquiring abandoned railroad corridor property is needed to preserve this unique and irreplaceable source of recreational trails.    (b)    (1)    The Department shall maintain liaison with, provide factual data to, and work with the Department of Transportation, the State Railroad Administration, the Department of Planning, other agencies, and local governments to determine the suitability for trail purposes of railroad corridor property proposed for abandonment.        (2)    The Department may conduct feasibility studies and appraisals of railroad corridor property proposed for abandonment.        (3)    The Department may acquire railroad corridors pursuant to the National Trails Systems Act, 16 U.S.C. § 1241 et seq., as amended.    (c)    (1)    If, under the provisions of § 7-901 of the Transportation Article, the Department of Transportation acquires railroad corridor property considered suitable for use as recreational trails, the Department may request interim use of the property for public recreational use.        (2)    The Department may lease a corridor from the Department of Transportation and sublease it to a local government subject to all the terms and conditions of the original lease.        (3)    Any lease of railroad corridor property by the Department for interim use for public recreation shall be subject to restoration or reconstruction for railroad purposes, and the interim use may not be considered as an abandonment of the use of the railroad corridor for railroad purposes.        (4)    Prior to undertaking the development of a railroad corridor property for recreational use the Department shall conduct a public hearing in the affected county. The hearing shall be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in the affected county for 3 consecutive weeks.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1011 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 10 - Public Park Land and Recreational Areas|Section 5-1011 - Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Trail Fund

    (a)    In this section, “Fund” means the Off–Highway Recreational Vehicle Trail Fund.    (b)    There is an Off–Highway Recreational Vehicle Trail Fund.    (c)    The purpose of the Fund is to maintain and construct trails for off–highway recreational vehicles.    (d)    The Secretary shall administer the Fund.    (e)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (f)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    Revenue distributed to the Fund under § 13–814(b) of the Transportation Article;        (2)    Money appropriated in the State budget for the Fund; and        (3)    Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (g)    The Fund may be used only to:        (1)    Maintain trails for off–highway recreational vehicles on State park land that was purchased or leased by the Department before January 1, 2017;        (2)    Maintain and construct trails for off–highway recreational vehicles on State park land that is purchased or leased by the Department on or after January 1, 2017; and        (3)    Maintain and construct trails for off–highway recreational vehicles on any land that is not State park land that is purchased or leased by the Department.    (h)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.        (2)    Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.    (i)    Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.    (j)    Money expended from the Fund for maintaining and constructing trails for off–highway recreational vehicles is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for maintaining and constructing trails for off–highway recreational vehicles.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 11 - Public Recreation on Private Land and Land Owned by Local Governments|Section 5-1101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (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.    (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.    (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.    (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.    (f)    “Owner” means the owner of any estate or other interest in real property, whether possessory or nonpossessory, including the grantee of an easement.    (g)    “Recreational purpose” means any recreational pursuit.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 11 - Public Recreation on Private Land and Land Owned by Local Governments|Section 5-1102 - Purpose and Construction of Subtitle

    (a)    The purpose of this subtitle is to encourage any owner of land to make land, water, and airspace above the land and water areas available to the public for any recreational and educational purpose by limiting the owner’s liability toward any person who enters on land, water, and airspace above the land and water areas for these purposes.    (b)    This subtitle does not: (1) create a duty of care or ground of liability for injury to persons or property, (2) relieve any person using the land of another for any recreational or educational purpose from any obligation which he might have in the absence of this subtitle to exercise care in using the land and in his activities on the land, or from the legal consequences of his failure to employ care.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 11 - Public Recreation on Private Land and Land Owned by Local Governments|Section 5-1103 - Landowner Not Required to Keep Premises Safe for Recreational Use

    Except as specifically recognized by or provided in § 5-1106 of this subtitle, an owner of land owes no duty of care to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others for any recreational or educational purpose, or to give any warning of a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity on the premises to any person who enters on the land for these purposes.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 11 - Public Recreation on Private Land and Land Owned by Local Governments|Section 5-1104 - Liability of Landowner Who Permits Recreational Use of Land Without Charge

    Except as specifically recognized by or provided in § 5-1106 of this subtitle, an owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge persons to use the property for any recreational or educational purpose or to cut firewood for personal use does not by this action:         (1)    Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose;        (2)    Confer upon the person the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed; or        (3)    Assume responsibility for or incur liability as a result of any injury to the person or property caused by an act of omission of the person.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 11 - Public Recreation on Private Land and Land Owned by Local Governments|Section 5-1105 - Applicability of 5-1103 and 5-1104 to Land Leased by the State

    Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the provisions of §§ 5–1103 and 5–1104 of this subtitle are applicable to any duty and liability of an owner of land leased to the State or any of its political subdivisions for any recreational or educational purpose.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1105.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 11 - Public Recreation on Private Land and Land Owned by Local Governments|Section 5-1105.1 - Applicability of 5-1103 and 5-1104

    The provisions of §§ 5-1103 and 5-1104 of this subtitle are:         (1)    Applicable to a unit of local government as an owner of land; and        (2)    In addition to any other common law or statutory defenses or immunities available to a unit of local government or other owner.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 11 - Public Recreation on Private Land and Land Owned by Local Governments|Section 5-1106 - Liability for Willful or Malicious Conduct; Liability of Landowner Who Charges for Recreational Use of Land

    The provisions of this subtitle do not limit in any way any liability which otherwise exists for willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity; or for injury suffered where the owner of the land charges the person who enters or goes on the land for recreational or educational use. However, if land is leased to the State or any of its political subdivisions, any consideration the owner receives for the lease is not a charge within the meaning of this section.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 11 - Public Recreation on Private Land and Land Owned by Local Governments|Section 5-1107 - Notice by Landowner of Private Lands; Written Consent to Enter Private Lands

    Whenever the owner desires, he may post in conspicuous places notices informing the public that the land is private. The landowner, by written consent, may grant permission to enter on the land.
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 11 - Public Recreation on Private Land and Land Owned by Local Governments|Section 5-1108 - Permission Cards

    (a)    To facilitate a method of providing written consent, the Secretary shall distribute permission cards, to be available to the public and to landowners.    (b)    One side of the card shall read:
MD. Natural Resources Code Ann. §  5-1109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Natural Resources|Title 5 - Forests and Parks|Subtitle 11 - Public Recreation on Private Land and Land Owned by Local Governments|Section 5-1109 - Cross-Country Skiing, Use of Ohvs, or Hunting

    (a)    If a landowner agrees to the use of a defined part of the landowner’s real property for the use of cross–country skiing, for the use of an OHV, or for hunting, any person who uses the part of the real property impliedly consents to adhere to every law, to observe every safety precaution and practice, to take every precaution against fire, and to assume all responsibility and liability for the person’s safety and property while cross–country skiing, using an OHV, or hunting on the landowner’s real property.    (b)    The provisions of § 5–1108(b) and (c) of this subtitle apply when a landowner leases any defined part of the landowner’s real property for the use of cross–country skiing, for the use of an OHV, or for hunting.    (c)    The Department shall adopt regulations to allow cross–country skiing, OHV use, or hunting on those defined parts of a landowner’s real property on which cross–country skiing, OHV use, or hunting is allowed under this section.