Maryland Administrative Code

.11 Advertising. Unless a permit is obtained from the Service, an individual may not erect or post a sign, notice, or literature in a State park.

.12 Refuse, Rubbish, and Glass Containers. A. Except in containers provided by the Service, an individual may not deposit garbage, sewage, waste, foodstuffs, paper, or other litter in a State park. B. An individual may not possess a glass container or other hazardous object in a …

.13 Plants, Rocks, Minerals, and Animals. A. This regulation does not apply to park personnel in the performance of their duties. B. In a State park an individual may not: (1) Remove, disturb, damage, or destroy a plant, rock, mineral, or animal; (2) Cut down, remove, or destroy …

.14 Traffic and Parking. A. The Service shall regulate the use of State park roads. Roads may be closed to traffic if the Service determines this action is necessary. Instruction from a park officer to reduce the speed of a vehicle, to bring it to a stop, to alter its direction, …

.15 Fees and Charges. A. An individual may not make use of, or gain admittance to, a facility or activity in a State park for which there is a fee, unless the fee is paid. B. An individual 62 years old or older shall be admitted to day-use areas free of an admittance charge, if t…

.16 Grazing. Except under special permit, or lease from the Service, grazing of cattle, horses, sheep, goats, or domestic animals is not allowed in a State park.

.17 Pets. A. Developed Areas. (1) Except for guide service dogs, pets of any kind are not allowed on a picnic area, cabin area, camping area, or other restricted area of a State park. (2) The Service reserves the right to designate pet areas in a State park. In these areas pets s…

.18 Relics, Treasures, and Metal Detectors. A. The policy of the Service is to safeguard the archeological resources under its care. The guidelines in §§B and C of this regulation shall be followed. B. Without a permit from the Office of Archeology, Maryland Historical Trust, Dep…

.19 Intoxicants. A. An individual younger than 21 years old may not transport or possess an intoxicating beverage within a State park. B. An individual may not consume or possess an open container of an intoxicating beverage on a parking lot, roadway, trail, or other designated a…

.20 Disorderly Conduct. An individual may not act in a disorderly manner in a State park by: A. Making loud and unseemly noises or profanely cursing, swearing, or using obscene language; B. Indecently exposing their person or performing an indecent act; C. Throwing missiles, to t…

.21 Lawful Order of Park Officer. An individual shall obey a lawful or reasonable order of a park warden or law enforcement officer in connection with the enforcement of Natural Resources laws, regulations, or other State laws.

.22 Fireworks. Without a permit, an individual may not possess or use fireworks or other explosive or combustible devices intended for the creation of a display of noise, light, or smoke in a State park.

.23 Shooting Ranges. A. Bow and Arrow Ranges. (1) The following restrictions apply on field archery courses, as established by or with the permission of the Service: (a) Only field tip or blunt arrows shall be used; (b) An individual may shoot only at established targets; and (c)…

.24 Encroachment. A. Private encroachments are prohibited on State park land. Encroachments include, but are not limited to: (1) Fences; (2) Walls; (3) Dog runs; (4) Dog houses; (5) Storage structures; (6) Driveways; (7) Compost piles; (8) Swimming pools; (9) Tree houses; (10) Pl…

.25 Use of Trails. Pending Changes This section will be changed by the following pending documents: May 25, 2026: Maryland Register, Volume 53, Issue 10 The Service may restrict the use of bicycles, mountain bikes, and animals on certain trails in a State park.

.26 Amplifiers. Unless a permit is obtained from the Service an individual may not use an amplifier, loudspeaker, or other similar equipment in a State park. The permit may specify conditions for use, and the Service may revoke the permit for violation of conditions of the permit…

.27 Private Vessels. A. An individual may launch a vessel only in designated areas. B. Gasoline Engines. Except by park personnel in the performance of their duties, a vessel with a gasoline engine may not be operated on a lake, pond, or other impoundment of water in a State park…

.01 Responsibility to the Public. A. In rendering professional services, a licensed tree expert shall comply in all respects with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to tree expert services. B. A licensed tree expert may not engage in any form of false or misleading advert…

.02 Incorporation by Reference. A. In this chapter, the following documents are incorporated by reference. B. Documents Incorporated. (1) American National Standard for Arboricultural Operations — Safety Requirements ANSI Z133 — 2017; (2) American National Standard for Tree Care …

.03 Responsibility to the Client. A. A licensed tree expert shall perform tree expert services only if qualified to do so by education or experience. B. In performing tree expert services, a licensed tree expert shall act with reasonable care and competence, and shall apply techn…

.04 Responsibility to Other Licensed Tree Experts and the Profession. A. A licensed tree expert shall pursue all professional endeavors with honesty, integrity, fairness, and professionalism. B. A licensed tree expert may only take credit for services performed by the licensed tr…

.05 Record Keeping. A. A licensed tree expert shall maintain records of all of the licensee's client contracts for tree expert services for 3 years after completion of a project. B. If requested by a current or former client, the licensed tree expert shall release a copy of the w…

.06 Supervision. A licensed tree expert is responsible for the quality and content of all work performed by those working under the licensee.

.07 License Application and Renewal Fees. A. An applicant shall pay to the Department, as part of the examination application, a $30 fee. If the applicant fails an examination, an additional $20 fee must be paid for each subsequent examination application. B. A tree expert licens…

.08 Violation of Regulations. A. Pursuant to Natural Resources Article, §5-421(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, the Department of Natural Resources may temporarily suspend, for a period not to exceed 2 years, the license of a licensed tree expert who violates this chapter. This po…

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Commercial logging or timber harvesting operations” means the cutting and removing of tree stems from a site for commercial purposes while leaving the root mass intact. (2…

.02 License Required. Forest products may be sold for compensation only by a person licensed as a forest products operator by the Department.

.03 Responsibilities. A. A licensed forest products operator shall comply in all respects with applicable statutes and regulations pertaining to forest products operations. B. A licensed forest products operator may not engage in any form of false or misleading advertising or pro…

.04 Supervision. A licensed forest products operator is responsible for the quality and content of all work and acts performed by those working under the license.

.05 Requirements for Licensure. A. Qualifications; Issuance. The Department shall issue a forest products operator license to any applicant who: (1) Pays the fee of $20 per year; and (2) Completes a form provided by the Department indicating the applicant’s sales of forest produc…

.06 Prohibited Conduct. Illegal Action and Activity. A person may not: A. Solicit, advertise, or represent oneself to the public as a forest products operator without having received a license; B. After having received the license and subsequently losing it by revocation or suspe…

.07 Suspension and Revocation. A. The Department may permanently revoke or temporarily suspend the license of any licensed forest products operator who: (1) Is guilty of any fraud or deceit in obtaining the license; (2) Violates any provision of Natural Resources Article, §5-608,…

.08 Voluntary Firewood Heat Treatment Certification. A. Definitions. (1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated. (2) Terms Defined. (a) “Certificate” or “certification” means a written confirmation or document from the Department which affirms that fi…

.01 Premises and Purpose. A. The primary purposes for the promulgation of regulations for Deep Creek Lake are the protection of the lake as a natural resource, the preservation of its ecological balance, and furtherance of its highest use as a recreational resource, recognizing t…

.02 Definitions. A. In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Adjacent Landowner” means a person, other than a commercial landowner, who: (a) Owns property immediately adjacent to the buffer strip; (b) Owns property immediately adja…

.01 General Public Use of the Buffer Strip. A. Applicability. The provisions of this regulation apply to the general public, including persons who own property adjacent to the buffer strip but who do not obtain a buffer strip use permit. B. Permissible Uses. (1) A person may walk…

.02 Adjacent Landowner Use of the Buffer Strip. Permit Required. An adjacent landowner may make only such uses of the buffer strip as are authorized for the general public, unless the landowner obtains a buffer strip use permit from the lake manager, or is a member of an associat…

.03 Commercial Landowner Use of the Buffer Strip. A commercial landowner shall be regulated in the same manner in which an adjacent landowner is regulated, and shall be subject to all the same provisions. In addition, a commercial landowner shall have his or her buffer strip use …

.01 General Provisions. A. Scope of Permits. (1) A permit does not constitute an interest in property or a proprietary right in the buffer strip or the lake. (2) A person acting under a permit may not engage in any activity which interferes with the operation of the lake as a hyd…

.02 Buffer Strip Use Permits. A. An adjacent or commercial landowner who desires to use the lake or buffer strip other than as a member of the general public shall obtain a buffer strip use permit. Issuance of a buffer strip use permit entitles: (1) An adjacent landowner to use t…

.03 Uses Permitted with a Buffer Strip Use Permit. A. An adjacent landowner who obtains a buffer strip use permit may: (1) Make general recreational use of the buffer strip. (2) Fish from the buffer strip if the person has a valid fishing license. (3) Maintain vegetation on the b…

.04 Uses Not Permitted within a Buffer Strip Use Permit. A. A buffer strip use permittee may not: (1) Install a facility on, or use the buffer strip to interfere with operations of the Deep Creek hydroelectric project or with improvement to or installation of public works; (2) Di…

.05 Special Permits. A. Application. (1) The following persons shall be required to obtain a special permit: (a) A buffer strip use permittee who desires to use, alter, modify, or improve the lake or buffer strip other than as authorized under a buffer strip use permit; (b) A com…

.06 Development Permits. A. Permit Required. A person intending to develop property adjacent to the buffer strip, and who should reasonably anticipate future requests for one or more buffer strip use permits in connection with the development and use of the property, shall obtain…

.07 Notice of Application for Development Permit or Commercial Validation. A. Upon receipt of an application for a development permit, or an application for a special permit filed by a person who requests validation of his buffer strip use permit for commercial use and desires to…

.08 Nonconforming Use Permits. A. Any use, structure, dock, or vessel which does not conform to these regulations is prohibited, unless the owner has obtained a nonconforming use permit by November 5, 1986, unless good cause for delay is shown. B. A nonconforming use permit entit…

.01 Cause for Suspension or Revocation. A permit issued under these regulations may be suspended or revoked if the lake manager determines that the permittee or any person acting under the permit has violated these regulations or the terms of the permit.