MD SB258

Private roads open to public travel for 20 years or more are automatically considered offered for dedication to public use

The State, a county, or municipality is deemed to have accepted the dedication offer if it provides maintenance and repair to the private road in the same manner as a public road

Counties and municipalities are prohibited from enacting local laws, ordinances, or regulations that conflict with these dedication provisions

Alternative methods of offering or accepting dedication of private land to public use remain available under existing law

Effective date: October 1, 2026