Ch. 633

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments

Section 576

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1987 Replacement Volume and 1988 Supplement)

BY adding to

Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments

Section 576A

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1987 Replacement Volume and 1988 Supplement)

BY adding to

Article - Natural Resources

Section 5-209(e)

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1983 Replacement Volume and 1988 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments

576.

Any person who enters or trespasses on any property which is
posted against trespassers in a conspicuous manner OR IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF § 576A OF THIS SUBHEADING is
guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine
not exceeding $500, or imprisonment not exceeding three months,
or both. The prosecution of such offenders shall be made and
proceedings instituted by the landowner or tenant of the property
unlawfully entered. Any person who is convicted of violating the
provisions of this section and who carried any firearm or bow and
arrow at the time of the violation shall have [his] THE PERSON'S
hunting license revoked for one year immediately on conviction.
Any person who is convicted of violating the provisions of this
section and was carrying a fishing rod or net at the time of the
violation shall have any fishing license revoked for one year
immediately on conviction. If the person does not hold a license
[he], THE PERSON may not be issued the appropriate license until
one year after any conviction under the provisions of this
section.

576A.

(A) IN ORDER TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS FOR TRESPASSING UNDER
576 OF THIS SUBHEADING, THE OWNER OR TENANT OF ANY PRIVATE

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