1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Adaptive bicycle” means a bicycle designed with a specialized mobility device for use by individuals with physical disabilities or mobility challenges and that may be customized with one or more of the following adaptive features:

      1. (a) Hand-cycles;
      2. (b) Three-wheeled designs for stability;
      3. (c) Reinforced frames;
      4. (d) Adaptive seating; or
      5. (e) Specialized controls.

   2. (2) “Bicycle” means a vehicle that:

      1. (a) Is designed to be operated by human power; and
      2. (b) Has two or three wheels, of which one is more than 14 inches in diameter.
   3. (3) “Class 1 electric bicycle” has the meaning stated in Transportation Article, §11-117.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   4. (4) “Department” means the Department of Natural Resources.
   5. (5) “Department lands” means Chesapeake Forest Lands, State Forests, State Parks, Wildlife Management Areas, Cooperative Wildlife Management Areas, Natural Environmental Areas, Natural Resource Management Areas, and Wildlands.

   6. (6) Electric bicycle.

      1. (a) “Electric bicycle” has the meaning stated in Transportation Article, §11-117.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
      2. (b) “Electric bicycle” includes an adaptive bicycle equipped with an electric assist motor.

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§ 5-209, 5-1211, and 10-808, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 454)