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
State law prohibits making openings, placing structures, digging, planting trees, or creating obstructions on state highways without an Administration permit. The Administration may issue permits requiring safe pedestrian paths near transit stations and restoration of highway conditions.
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