Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 8-646: (a) Except as permitted by this section or in accordance with a permit obtained from the Administration, a person may not: (1) Make an opening in any State highway; (2) Place any structure on any State highway; (3) Change or renew any structure placed on any State highway; (4) Dig up any State highw
What this law says, in plain English
A person cannot make openings, place structures, dig, plant/remove trees, or place obstructions on state highways without a permit from the Administration. Permitted work requires payment for restoration and compliance with safety requirements.
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