Sec. 7A-2. Equipment for riders.

   An operator must wear the following safety equipment when operating an off-the-road vehicle:

      (1)   a helmet that meets safety standards established by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administrator; and

      (2)   a protective eye device, unless the vehicle is equipped with a windscreen. (2006 L.M.C., ch. 27, § 1.)

Sec. 7A-3. Driving restrictions.

   (a)    An operator must not operate an off-the-road vehicle on County or Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning property without written permission of the County Executive, the Director of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or a designee, except for employees or agents of the County, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or other government agencies performing work or services on behalf of the County or a government agency.

   (b)    An operator must not operate an off-the-road vehicle on private property unless:

      (1)   the operator wears the required safety equipment as provided in Section 7A-2;

      (2)   the operator has the express written permission of the property owner;

      (3)   the operator, if 16 years of age or younger, is supervised by an adult; and

      (4)   the operation is between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. (2006 L.M.C., ch. 27, § 1.)

Sec. 7A-4. Enforcement.

   (a)    The Department may enforce the requirements of this Chapter. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Police may enforce the requirements of this Chapter on Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission property.

   (b)   The Department and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Police may impound an off-the-road vehicle used in violation of this Chapter.

   (c)   The Department may:

      (1)   hold the off-the-road vehicle until the owner claims the vehicle and pays all fines or fees;

      (2)   donate the off-the-road vehicle to a non-profit organization that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, if the owner cannot be located and 60 days have elapsed from the date of impoundment; or

      (3)   dispose of the off-the-road vehicle in the manner provided for abandoned motor vehicles in Section 31-63. (2006 L.M.C., ch. 27, § 1.)