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Legislative Alerts! Seriously people.. YOU are the voting constituents - STAY TUNED FOR NEXT YEAR'S LEGISLATIVE ISSUES EFFECTING YOUR FAVORITE PASSTIME. Here's a wrap-up of what happened in the Maryland Legislature this session.
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The 2005 House bill 1290 was the long awaited OHV registration bill. We've fought this bill for years but have softened it throught changes made to less harsh for District 7 residents, riders, and racers. The proponents included all the amendments we proposed in 2004. Registration fees go to DNR to make new trails, minus MVA administration fees. The money would have been matched 20-80 for Federal gas tax trail funds (TEA-21). An OHV advisory committee would have been formed to make recommendations for trails and riding areas. If we had to have an OHV registration bill, this was the one. Then there was this one buried in the new low speed vehicle titling bill at 21-313 (a) is a provision that allows SHA and localities to ..."prohibit the use of any controlled access highway...by any person operating a motorcycle." Seriously, any jurisdictional element can just say no more motorcycles on these roads. Read Maryland House bill #316 yourself. Dave Resch sent us this update so you can check out what's happening in Carroll County!
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Your District represents your interests to the State and Federal government. Stay tuned here for details about the Maryland Off Highway vehicle registration bill and how to take action. Hey! Who do we have over in Delaware being active for OHV issues? Email the webmaster, please. |