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Terms Used In Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW 6-404

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(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.