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§ 8-744. On premise outdoor signs along expressways

West's Annotated Code of MarylandTransportationEffective: March 13, 2021

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Transportation
Title 8. Highways (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Regulation of Outdoor Advertising (Refs & Annos)
Part V. Outdoor Signs Along Expressways
Effective: March 13, 2021
MD Code, Transportation, § 8-744
§ 8-744. On premise outdoor signs along expressways
Currentness
Signs allowed by local zoning laws or ordinances
(a) On premise outdoor signs are permitted along expressways in accordance with the local zoning laws or ordinances that are in effect in the political subdivision through which the expressway passes, if these local zoning laws or ordinances embrace and regulate outdoor advertising.
Rules and regulations in place of local zoning laws or ordinances
(b) For any area in which local zoning laws or ordinances are not in effect or for which the local zoning laws or ordinances do not embrace outdoor advertising:
(1) The Administration may adopt rules and regulations governing on premise signs along expressways; and
(2) If local zoning laws or ordinances embracing outdoor advertising later are adopted, the local zoning prevails.
Permit required to erect or maintain on premise outdoor signs
(c)(1) A person may not erect or maintain any outdoor sign along or near any expressway unless the person has a permit issued by the Administration for that sign.
(2) There is no fee or bond requirement for a permit issued under this subsection.

Credits

Added by Acts 1977, c. 13, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 2021, c. 10, § 1, eff. March 13, 2021.
Formerly Art. 89B, §§ 232, 258.
MD Code, Transportation, § 8-744, MD TRANS § 8-744
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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