1696                                             LAWS OF MARYLAND                                        Ch. 472

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1984 Replacement Volume and 1985 Supplement)

BY repealing

Article - Transportation

Section 13-401, 16-211, and 21-904

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1984 Replacement Volume and 1985 Supplement)

BY adding to

Article - Transportation

Section 13-401, 16-211, and 21-904

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1984 Replacement Volume and 1985 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF

MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Transportation
8-409.

(a)  It is the policy of this State that bicycle trails are
important and their construction is encouraged wherever feasible.

(b)  To establish and maintain footpaths, bridle paths or
horse trails, and bicycle trails:

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(1)  Baltimore City, any county, or any municipality
that receives highway user revenues may spend a reasonable part

of its net share for these purposes; and

(2)  The Administration, Baltimore City, any county,
or any municipality that receives highway user revenues may
credit a part of them to a financial reserve or a special fund to
be used within 10 years for these purposes.

(c)  Highway user revenues may not be used for footpaths,
bridle paths or horse trails, or bicycle trails if:

(1)  Their establishment would be contrary to public
safety;

(2)  Their cost would be too great considering their
need or probable use; or

(3)  The sparseness of population, the existence of
other available ways, or other factors show that there is no need
for them.