Md. Code Regs. 08.03.02.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 08.03.02.04 - Vehicles on Service Controlled Lands or Waters

A. A person may not operate or possess a vehicle on Service controlled lands and waters without a use permit from the Service except:

(1) Licensed automobiles, boats, motorcycles, and trucks that operate on those roads, trails, or waterways:

(a) Open to automobiles or general boat traffic; or

(b) As specifically posted by the Service; or

(2) On certain mobility impaired hunting areas while in possession of a Universal Disability Pass in accordance with COMAR 08.03.10.09 and as posted open for use.

B. Violation of any provision of the permit constitutes a violation of this regulation and may result in revocation or suspension of the permit.

C. A person shall operate a vehicle on Service controlled lands and waters in a safe manner and not cause unnecessary damage to roads, trails, or other areas.

D. A person may not operate any vehicle on any Service controlled lands or waters while under the influence of any intoxicants.

E. Parking.

(1) A person may park or leave a vehicle unattended in designated parking areas on Service controlled lands and waters when engaged in a legitimate recreational activity allowed on those lands and waters:

(2) Parking area rules, if applicable, shall be posted and may include:

(a) Vehicle quotas;

(b) Hours of operation; and

(c) Other WMA specific policies.

Md. Code Regs. 08.03.02.04

Regulations .04 were previously codified as Regulations .57, .58, .11, .01, .23, .29, .33, .36, .37, .38, .39, .41, .42, .47, .49, .50, .53, .59, .60, .61, .62, and .35, respectively, under COMAR 08.03.01 Wildlife Conservation. This recodification was effective June 3, 1985 (12:11 Md. R. 1047)
Regulation .04 amended effective October 29, 1990 (17:21 Md. R. 2527); adopted effective 43:5 Md. R. 384, eff.3/14/2016