§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.