Maryland HB383 prohibits municipalities from restricting access to the beach area above the mean high tide line.
Maryland HB383 amends the Local Government Article to ensure that municipal beaches remain accessible to the public above the mean high tide line. The bill explicitly states that municipalities cannot limit access to this area, which is affected by the regular rise and fall of the tide. This law aims to maintain public access to beach areas that are influenced by tidal changes.
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