After a snowstorm, residents and business owners in St. Mary’s County have clear legal responsibilities when it comes to snow and ice removal. County law spells out who is responsible, what must be cleared, and how quickly it must be done — and there are penalties for ignoring it. The adjacent property owner is still responsible for clearing it againThere are no automatic exemptions for weekends, holidays, or business hours. This applies to:HomeownersLandlordsCommercial property ownersBusinessesTenants may shovel as a courtesy, but legal responsibility remains with the property owner unless a private agreement says otherwise. Bottom LineAfter a snowstorm in St. Mary’s County:Clear adjacent sidewalks completelyDo it within 36 hoursDon’t push snow into the streetUse salt or abrasives if ice remainsIgnoring the rules can cost you — and create unnecessary danger for others.