(a) Forest wardens and other persons having police powers in the State, in addition to their regular duties, shall enforce the law for the care and protection of roadside trees. In the enforcement of these laws, they possess the same powers as a peace officer to arrest with a warrant.
(b) The Department may authorize a county or municipality to enforce §§ 5–402 and 5–406 of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Trees and Forest Nurseries
Section 5-401 - "Roadside Tree" Defined
Section 5-402 - Powers of Department Generally; Establishment of State Forest Nurseries
Section 5-403 - Plans for Planting or Care of Trees
Section 5-404 - Authority of Enforcement
Section 5-407 - Signs and Advertisements Along Public Highways and on Public Property
Section 5-408 - Use of Trees for Planting on State Forest Reserve
Section 5-410 - Acquisition of Land for Establishment of State Forest Nurseries
Section 5-411 - Levies and Appropriations by Counties for Tree Planting and Care