1. (a) A person may not enter or trespass on property that is posted conspicuously against trespass by:

   1. (1) signs placed where they reasonably may be seen; or

   2. (2) paint marks that:

      1. (i) conform with regulations that the Department of Natural Resources adopts under § 5-209 of the Natural Resources Article; and

      2. (ii) are made on trees or posts that are located:

         1. 1. at each road entrance to the property; and
         2. 2. adjacent to public roadways, public waterways, and other land adjoining the property.

2. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

   1. (1) for a first violation, imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both;
   2. (2) for a second violation occurring within 2 years after the first violation, imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and
   3. (3) for each subsequent violation occurring within 2 years after the preceding violation, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2010, c. 334, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010; Acts 2010, c. 335, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010.

Formerly Art. 27, § 577.