Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1205.2
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§21–1205.
Official statutory text
§21–1205.2.
(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, electric bicycles may be operated where bicycles are allowed to travel, including bike lanes.
(2) (i) A local authority or State agency that has jurisdiction over a bicycle path may prohibit the operation of a Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycle on the bicycle path.
(ii) A Class 3 electric bicycle may not be operated on a bicycle path unless:
1. The bicycle path is within or adjacent to a highway right–of–way; or
2. Allowed by a local authority or State agency with jurisdiction over the bicycle path.
(iii) A local authority or State agency with jurisdiction over a trail may regulate the use of electric bicycles of any class on a trail designated as nonmotorized if the trail has a natural surface tread made by clearing and grading native soil with no added surfacing materials.
(b) (1) A person under the age of 16 years may not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle on a public highway.
(2) A person under the age of 16 years may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.
(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, electric bicycles may be operated where bicycles are allowed to travel, including bike lanes.
(2) (i) A local authority or State agency that has jurisdiction over a bicycle path may prohibit the operation of a Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycle on the bicycle path.
(ii) A Class 3 electric bicycle may not be operated on a bicycle path unless:
1. The bicycle path is within or adjacent to a highway right–of–way; or
2. Allowed by a local authority or State agency with jurisdiction over the bicycle path.
(iii) A local authority or State agency with jurisdiction over a trail may regulate the use of electric bicycles of any class on a trail designated as nonmotorized if the trail has a natural surface tread made by clearing and grading native soil with no added surfacing materials.
(b) (1) A person under the age of 16 years may not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle on a public highway.
(2) A person under the age of 16 years may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.
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