As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
OFFICER
The Sheriff and any Deputy Sheriff of the Wicomico County
Sheriff's Department, any person appointed by the Governor of the
State of Maryland as a special police officer with respect to the
property described in said commission, and any person designated by
the Wicomico County Council as having authority to issue citations
for violations of this chapter.
[Amended 10-17-2006 by Bill No. 2006-11]
PARK
Any land or water devoted to park or recreational uses and
owned, operated or established by Wicomico County, Maryland, including,
but not limited to, all parks, playgrounds, recreational areas, facilities,
buildings, grounds and water operated or administered by the Department
of Recreation and Parks for recreational purposes.
VEHICLE
Any motor vehicle, including, without limitation, a truck,
automobile, motorcycle, moped, minibike, trail bike, all-terrain vehicle,
or snowmobile.
Any officer shall have authority to issue citations
for civil infractions of this article, and otherwise to enforce its
provisions.
[Amended 10-17-2006 by Bill No. 2006-11]
Any person who violates the provisions of this
article is guilty of a civil infraction and shall be subject to a
fine of not less than $25 nor more than $1,000. A schedule of fines
for violations may be established by resolution of the County Council.
Each day the violation continues constitutes a separate infraction.