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Senate bill to create Off‑Highway Vehicle oversight board advances with DNR support
Summary
Sen. Mike McKay presented SB711 to create an oversight board for the Off‑Highway Vehicle (OHV) tax fund, expand allowable uses for certain facilities, and give user groups a formal role. Supporters, including the Maryland OHV Alliance, said the fund is self‑sustaining and helps local economies; DNR offered amendments and support.
Sen. Mike McKay told the House Environment and Transportation Committee on March 27 that SB711 would create an oversight board for the Off‑Highway Vehicle (OHV) title tax fund and provide users a formal seat with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to guide use of the fund. "The creation of this oversight board as written is common among DNR funds designated for special purposes," McKay said.
McKay said the OHV tax fund is funded by vehicle sales and is the principal source for…
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