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WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 333
Chapter 333
(Senate Bill 21)
AN ACT concerning
Natural Resources – State Parks – Maryland Golden Age Pass
FOR the purpose of establishing that the holder of a Maryland Golden Age Pass is entitled
to free day–use entry at certain State parks and is authorized to launch a boat at
any State park without paying a boat launch fee; altering the days of the week on
which the holder of a Maryland Golden Age Pass may camp overnight in a State park
at a discounted fee; establishing that the free day–use entry applies to everyone in
the vehicle with the holder of a Maryland Golden Age Pass under certain
circumstances; and generally relating to the Maryland Golden Age Pass.
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article – Natural Resources
Section 5–1009
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement)
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND,
That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article – Natural Resources
5–1009.
(A) A person 62 years old or older who possesses a Maryland Golden Age Pass[,]
issued by the Maryland Park Service[, may]:
(1) IS ENTITLED TO FREE DAY–USE ENTRY TO ANY STATE PARK THAT
CHARGES SERVICE FEES;
(2) MAY camp overnight in any State park at one–half of the established
fee [Monday] SUNDAY through Thursday, excluding holidays; AND
(3) MAY LAUNCH A BOAT AT ANY STATE PARK WITHOUT PAYING A
BOAT LAUNCH FEE.
(B) IF A PER–VEHICLE FEE IS IN EFFECT AT A STATE PARK, THE FREE
DAY–USE ENTRY UNDER SUBSECTION (A)(1) OF THIS SECTION APPLIES TO
EVERYONE IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE HOLDER OF A MARYLAND GOLDEN AGE PASS.
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Ch. 333 2026 LAWS OF MARYLAND
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2026.
Approved by the Governor, April 28, 2026.
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