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Laws & Policies
2011 Superintendent's Compendium of Closures (1.1 MB pdf file), and Appendices, Use Restrictions, Permit Requirements, Designations, and other Restricitons Imposed under Discretionary Authority of the Superintendent.

For special-use permits, please visit our permits page.

 

Change in Firearms Legislation

As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park.

It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. As a starting point, please visit our state’s websites.

Maryland State Law 

See Maryland Code, Public Safety, Title 5

See also Maryland Code, Criminal Law, Title 4

Maryland Attorney General

Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances.

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Last Updated: June 02, 2011 at 15:40 MST