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St. Mary’s County approves repeal-and-replace of golf-cart ordinance after public hearing and safety discussion
Summary
The county commissioners voted to repeal and replace Ordinance 2017-30 to update the list of county roads where golf carts may be driven; the proposal and debate focused on safety standards, equipment requirements and whether Old Horse Landing Road should be added.
St. Mary’s County commissioners voted May 13 to repeal and replace Ordinance 2017-30 to update which county roads may legally allow golf cart operation, after a public hearing and staff briefings on safety and equipment requirements.
County Attorney Giddens told commissioners the proposed ordinance would reenact the roads covered by the prior ordinance and add Old Horse Landing Road to the list. Giddens also summarized applicable state guidance, citing COMAR 11.13.13.02, and described equipment and operational requirements that the county ordinance incorporates: golf carts must be driven only between dawn and dusk, be equipped with lighting and reflectors per the Code of…
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