Maryland § 8-740
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-740, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-740.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, this part regulates the erection and maintenance of an outdoor sign along or near an expressway, only if:
(1) The sign is 660 feet or less from the nearest edge of the right-of-way of the expressway; or
(2) The sign is:
(i) More than 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way of the expressway;
(ii) Wholly or partly visible from the main traveled way of the expressway; and
(iii) Intended to be read from the main traveled way of the expressway.
(b) Except as provided in § 8-743 of this subtitle as to the removal of nonconforming signs, this part does not apply to:
(1) An outdoor sign that is 660 feet or less from the nearest edge of the right-of-way of an expressway, if the sign was erected on or before June 1, 1959; or
(2) An outdoor sign that is more than 660 feet from the nearest edge of the right-of-way of an expressway, if the sign was erected on or before July 1, 1975.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-740
What does Maryland Code § 8-740 cover?
Section 8-740 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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