Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board - Establishment

SB 711 establishes the Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board in Maryland to advise the Secretary of Natural Resources and review spending from the state’s Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Trail Fund. The board, appointed by the governor and representing OHV user groups, trail maintenance, and local counties, must meet quarterly and ensure at least 25% of annual fund balances fund trail development, 10% support maintenance, and 10% cover infrastructure like camping sites. This directly affects OHV trail users, state natural resources agencies, and local counties with OHV trails by mandating specific spending allocations for recreation infrastructure and operations. The board’s recommendations will guide how the fund supports OHV recreation activities statewide.