1. A. The Secretary or their designee shall provide notice of temporary or permanent bicycle or electric bicycle restrictions by:

   1. (1) Posting signage at a trailhead;
   2. (2) Posting notice on a bulletin board on the affected Department land; or
   3. (3) Publishing the restriction on the Department’s website.

2. B. The Secretary or their designee may restrict the use of bicycles or electric bicycles from Department lands:

   1. (1) If the trail is designed for a particular user group;
   2. (2) If the area contains appropriate infrastructure;
   3. (3) If critical habitat protection is necessary;
   4. (4) If the area is designated as a wildland;
   5. (5) The safety of the trail users; or
   6. (6) If the trail surface is unsuitable for bicycles or electric bicycles.

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)