MARVIN MANDEL, Governor

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(600) ] 600 feet of the right of way of any expressway; or,
who enters into a lease for a period longer than three
[(3)] years after January 7, 1959, as to property more
than [six hundred (600)] 600 feet and not in excess of
[six hundred and sixty (660)] 660 feet from the
right—of—way line of any expressway, shall be deemed to
have entered into [same] THE LEASE with knowledge of this
subtitle, and [shall not be] IS NOT entitled to
additional compensation for any loss that might occur
after June 1, 1961, or after June 1, 1962, as the case
may be, the date the lease shall become null and void by
operation of law. If on or after June 1, 1959, the
[State Roads Commission shall determine] ADMINISTRATION
DETERMINES that any billboard, sign, poster or other
advertising structure located within [six hundred and
sixty (660)] 660 feet of the right of way of any
expressway is so located as to create or cause a traffic
hazard or be detrimental to the welfare of the State, the
[State Roads Commission shall have the authority to]
ADMINISTRATION MAY order such billboard, sign, poster or
other advertising structure removed or relocated. If
[such] THE billboard, sign, poster or other advertising
structure is so located pursuant to the provisions of a
lease, the [said Commission is authorized to]
ADMINISTRATION MAY acquire by negotiation or condemnation
the interest in [said] THE lease, as aforesaid.

234.

The State [Roads Commission] HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
is (hereby] charged with the administration and
enforcement of this subtitle and [is hereby authorized,]
MAY after [fifteen (15)] 15 days' written notice given to
the person, firm or corporation, owning or controlling
the advertising structure or advertisement display
erected or maintained contrary to the provisions of this
subtitle [to] remove [same] THE STRUCTURE.

250.

The General Assembly finds and declares that outdoor
advertising, except on—premise advertising, along and
adjacent to the federal—aid primary system of highways is
a form of commercial use of such highways. Such
advertising should be regulated in order to prevent
unreasonable distraction of operators of motor vehicles;
to prevent confusion with regard to traffic lights,
signs, controls, or signals, or otherwise interfere with
the effectiveness of traffic regulations; to promote the
prosperity, economic well—being, health, safety, morals,
order, convenience, and general welfare of the State;
promote the enjoyment of travel on and protection of the
public investment in highways within the State; and to
preserve and enhance the natural scenic beauty or