Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-411
This is the official text of Md. Code, Natural Resources § 10-411, part of Maryland’s Code, Natural Resources — governs parks, wildlife, and natural resource management.
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§10–411.
Official statutory text
(a) A person may not upon any pretense come to hunt on the lands owned by another person without the written permission of the landowner or the landowner’s agent or lessee.
(b) Any person hunting on this private property is liable for any damage the person causes to the private property while hunting on the private property.
(c) The landowner may not be liable for accidental injury or damage to the person whether or not the landowner or the landowner’s agent gave permission to hunt on the private property.
(d) In Harford County a person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $25 and not exceeding $250.
(b) Any person hunting on this private property is liable for any damage the person causes to the private property while hunting on the private property.
(c) The landowner may not be liable for accidental injury or damage to the person whether or not the landowner or the landowner’s agent gave permission to hunt on the private property.
(d) In Harford County a person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $25 and not exceeding $250.
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