1. A. An ORV may not be operated on Departmental lands unless it conforms to applicable State laws and regulations relating to registration, operation, and inspection requirements, and is equipped with:

   1. (1) At least one headlight and one red tail light that are operational between sundown and sunrise; and

   2. (2) A muffler or other effective noise suppression system in good working order that is:

      1. (a) In constant operation,
      2. (b) Maintained and operated in a manner to prevent excessive or unusual noise caused by an ORV not in compliance with this chapter.

2. B. Equipment for Riders.

   1. (1) Headgear. An individual may not operate or ride an ORV unless the individual is wearing protective headgear that meets the requirements of COMAR 11.13.05.02.
   2. (2) Eye Protection or Windscreen. An individual may not operate an ORV unless an eye-protective device or a windscreen is used that is of a type that is in compliance with COMAR 11.13.05.03.

3. C. Three-wheel vehicles are prohibited from use on a State ORV trail unless the three-wheel vehicle:

   1. (1) Is registered as an on-road vehicle with the Motor Vehicle Administration; and
   2. (2) Meets the requirements of this chapter.
4. D. A commissioned officer representing the Department may determine the acceptability and admissibility of an ORV on Departmental lands.

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§1-104, 5-201, and 5-209, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: December 25, 1974 (1:6 Md. R. 279)

Regulation .03A, B amended effective July 1, 1976 (3:11 Md. R. 590)

Regulations .03B, .07A amended effective January 5, 1977 (4:1 Md. R. 17)

Regulation .07B amended effective July 1, 1976 (3:11 Md. R. 590)

Regulations .09 and .10 adopted effective July 1, 1976 (3:11 Md. R. 590)

Chapter revised effective November 3, 1986 (13:22 Md. R. 2395)

Regulations .01—.11 repealed and new Regulations .01—.12 adopted effective October 4, 1999 (26:20 Md. R. 1544)

Regulation .01C, D amended effective December 22, 2014 (41:25 Md. R. 1477)

Regulation .02B amended effective December 22, 2014 (41:25 Md. R. 1477)

Regulation .03 amended effective December 22, 2014 (41:25 Md. R. 1477)

Regulation .04 amended effective December 22, 2014 (41:25 Md. R. 1477)

Regulation .05 amended effective December 22, 2014 (41:25 Md. R. 1477)

Regulation .06 amended effective December 22, 2014 (41:25 Md. R. 1477)

Regulation .07 amended effective December 22, 2014 (41:25 Md. R. 1477)

Regulation .10 amended effective December 22, 2014 (41:25 Md. R. 1477)

Regulation .11 amended effective December 22, 2014 (41:25 Md. R. 1477)

Regulation .11D amended effective February 19, 2024 (51:3 Md. R.154)

Regulation .11G adopted effective June 7, 2004 (31:11 Md. R. 856)

Regulation .12 amended effective December 22, 2014 (41:25 Md. R. 1477); February 19, 2024 (51:3 Md. R.154)