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MD SB545
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Justin Ready
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AI Summary
- Prohibits land surveyors and property line surveyors from conducting surveys on private property during Maryland's deer firearms hunting season (under § 10–410 of the Natural Resources Article) unless they obtain written permission from the property owner
- Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500, imprisonment of up to 6 months, or both
- The Board may impose an additional administrative penalty of up to $5,000 per violation, considering factors such as seriousness, harm caused, good faith, and violation history
- Sponsored by Senators Ready, Folden, and West; introduced February 4, 2026, and assigned to the Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
- Effective date is October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Land Surveyors and Property Line Surveyors - Private Property Access - Prohibition
Guns
Last Action
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Education, Energy, and the Environment2/4/2026
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