Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 5-404
Enforcement powers relating to roadside trees
Effective Oct 1, 2009Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 4, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 289, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.State of Maryland
- (a) Forest wardens and other persons having police powers in the State, in addition to their regular duties, shall enforce the law for the care and protection of roadside trees. In the enforcement of these laws, they possess the same powers as a peace officer to arrest with a warrant.
- (b) The Department may authorize a county or municipality to enforce §§ 5-402 and 5-406 of this subtitle.
Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 4, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 289, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.
Formerly Art. 66C, § 363.