{
 "state": "MD",
 "name": "Maryland",
 "agency": "Maryland Park Service (DNR)",
 "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
 "entries": [
  {
   "id": "us-md:state_parks:metal_detecting",
   "jurisdiction": "Maryland State Parks",
   "agency": "Maryland Park Service (DNR)",
   "level": "state",
   "state": "MD",
   "hobby": "metal_detecting",
   "status": "restricted_areas",
   "summary": "Detecting for modern coins and jewelry is allowed on designated swimming beaches (except Point Lookout and Calvert Cliffs) with Park Service permission, and not 9 a.m. to dusk from May 30 through Labor Day. Other detecting needs a Maryland Historical Trust/DNR permit.",
   "permit": "Park Service permission; MHT permit for anything else.",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/metaldetecting.aspx"
   ],
   "notes": "COMAR 08.07.06.18.",
   "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
   "verification": "read_source",
   "verification_notes": "Read MPS Policy 13-17.",
   "unreachable_sources": {},
   "needs_review": false
  },
  {
   "id": "us-md:state_parks:drones",
   "jurisdiction": "Maryland State Parks",
   "agency": "Maryland Park Service (DNR)",
   "level": "state",
   "state": "MD",
   "hobby": "drones",
   "status": "restricted_areas",
   "summary": "Follow FAA rules and contact the park manager before flying. Drones are prohibited at Assateague.",
   "permit": "Contact the park manager.",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/statewide-maryland-park-policies.aspx"
   ],
   "notes": "",
   "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
   "verification": "read_source",
   "verification_notes": "Read the statewide park policies page.",
   "unreachable_sources": {},
   "needs_review": false
  }
 ]
}