Universal Disability Pass

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What does the pass allow?

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The Universal Disability Pass (UDP) is a free lifetime pass that does not require renewal. Identification may be requested when the UDP is presented.

  • The UDP allows the holder free lifetime entrance to public lands managed by the Department (parks, wildlife management areas, etc.) Pass also covers one additional person accompanying the cardholder.
  • The UDP allows the holder to hunt from a vehicle under the ADA/504 program and COMAR 08.03.10.09 when possessing a valid MD hunting license. A companion may be in the vehicle with the pass holder but may not hunt from the vehicle.
  • The UDP does not cover​ service charges in parks, such as camping fees, boat launches and rentals, bus parking, or other concessions and special charges.​ 

In addition to any other sanction provided by law, the Department may suspend or revoke the pass if the UDP holder violates any provision of this regulation.
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In order to utilize the UDP at an electronic gate, a cardholder should contact the Park Office for a swipe card.
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Authority

  • §504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
  • §121-2(l)
    The term “disability” means, with respect to an individual:
    • A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual;
    • A record of such an impairment; or
    • Being regarded as having such an impairment.​​


Universal Disability Pass Information

For more information:

Please contact your local Maryland DNR Regional Service Ce​nter by clicking here​​. Also, note that all service centers are open by appointment only.

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