§ 8–714
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 8-714 (2026)
Title 8. Highways
Subtitle 7. Regulation of Outdoor Advertising
§ 8–714LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Whether or not the person must be licensed under Part II of this subtitle, a person may not erect or maintain any outdoor sign outside the limits of any municipal corporation and within 500 feet of a State highway, unless the person has a permit issued by the Administration for that sign.
(b)
A permit is not required under this section to erect or maintain any outdoor sign:
(1)
That is used only to advertise the sale or lease of the property on which it is located;
(2)
That is on or within 100 feet of any building or the entrance to any building in which the business advertised is carried on;
(3)
That is used only to advertise:
(i)
A Maryland historic shrine or institution; or
(ii)
A county or church fair held in this State;
(4)
That advertises a candidate or the support or defeat of any proposition. This sign:
(i)
Shall comply with all provisions of the Election Law Article;
(ii)
Shall comply with public safety requirements as set forth in § 8–716 of this subtitle;
(iii)
Shall conform to all local restrictions and zoning requirements which are more restrictive than this section; and
(iv)
Shall conform to the restrictions and requirements of Parts IV and V of this subtitle; or
(5)
That is only a temporary outdoor sign that advertises the sale in season of fresh produce on property that adjoins a State highway by a person who has grown the fresh produce and who owns, rents, or has permission to sell on the property. This sign:
(i)
Shall comply with public safety requirements as set forth in § 8–716 of this subtitle;
(ii)
Shall conform to all local restrictions and zoning requirements that are more restrictive than this section, including any applicable time limitation;
(iii)
Shall conform to the restrictions and requirements of Parts IV and V of this subtitle; and
(iv)
Shall be removed or covered when produce is no longer for sale.