We oppose public access to private lands without written permission of the landowner. We propose stricter enforcement of laws protecting property owners from losses due to trespassing, arson, vandalism, littering, poaching, and looting. We urge all citizens to cooperate with law enforcement officers by reporting individuals guilty of such acts and to furnish all pertinent information. Furthermore, property owners should not be held liable for damages or injury sustained by trespassers. '03
     The maximum fine should be raised to $2000.00 for convictions of trespassing and destruction of property. '03
     We believe that unless posted as public hunting property, all properties in Maryland for all legal purposes should be considered “private” and “posted”, with no need for posted signs or paint stripes. It should be the sole responsibility of the public to obtain written permission and to know the property lines and boundaries before shooting on to or hunting on any private land. ‘06
     The judges should be allowed the alternative of sentencing a convicted trespasser to a jail term. Parents or guardians should be required to pay the fine or serve the jail term if a minor is convicted. The offender should be required to pay the property owner for any destruction. In a case of a minor, the parents or guardians should be required to pay.’06 
     We support legislation imposing penalties upon those using "off road" vehicles on property owned by others without written permission of up to $2,500.00 fine, plus possible imprisonment of up to 60 days, along with full restitution to the property owner suffering loss.    Furthermore, violators should forfeit their vehicle to the government. '02
     We strongly urge passage of legislation that will make it illegal for trespassers or other persons to interfere with hunting activities that are being conducted legally in accordance with existing laws and regulations.’07