Maryland Code, Transportation § 8-602

(1) Keep all State highways reasonably clear of brush, snow, and other debris; and

(2) Remove from a State highway, as soon as its presence is made known to the Administration, any animal carcass that will impede traffic or substantially endanger the safety of the traveling public.

(b)(1) In removing snow from highways in Garrett County, the Administration:

(2) If, in unusual circumstances, the entrance to any home or business is blocked in the course of snow removal, the Administration shall unblock the entrance within a reasonable time.

(2) In the event of a state of emergency or a local state of emergency, including snow, hurricane, windstorm, or a similar event, the Administration may request that the owner of a farm truck allow the Administration to use the farm truck to assist in snow removal.

(3) The owner of a farm truck may refuse a request made under paragraph (2) of this subsection to allow the Administration to use the farm truck.

(4) The owner of a farm truck may not allow the farm truck to be used under this subsection to assist in snow removal outside of the county in which the farm truck is registered.

(5) The Administration shall compensate the owner of a farm truck that is used by the Administration for snow removal.

(6) This subsection applies only if the farm truck meets the following minimum requirements:

(7) The Administration may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subsection.