Section 24-203 - Authority of State Highway Administration to preserve State highways. - Maryland Statutes

§ 24-203. Authority of State Highway Administration to preserve State highways.
 

(a)  In general.-  

(1) The State Highway Administration may adopt rules, regulations, and orders necessary for the preservation of State highways. 

(2) These rules, regulations, and orders may include provisions to regulate: 

(i) The use of State highways by vehicles or other objects that cause more than ordinary wear and tear of the highways; or 

(ii) The use of any State highway that is in danger. 

(b)  Notice.- Before any rule, regulation, or order may be adopted under this section, it shall be published once a week for 3 successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the affected highway lies. 

(c)  Violation prohibited.- A person may not knowingly violate any rule, regulation, or order adopted under this section. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 89B, § 66; 1977, ch. 14, § 2.]