(a)In this section, “traffic control device” has the meaning stated in § 11–167 of this article.
(b)The Administration shall establish a policy that allows for the installation of decorative treatments on traffic control devices that have been marred by graffiti or vandalism that includes:
(1)Illicit writings or drawings;
(3)Blight from incomplete mitigation of graffiti.
(c)(1) A person may apply to the appropriate district office within the Administration for a permit to install a decorative treatment, including a digitally printed vinyl wrap or paint, on a traffic control device.
(2)Subject to the requirements of this section, a district office may issue a permit to install a decorative t
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(a) In this section, “traffic control device” has the meaning stated in § 11–167 of this article.
(b) The Administration shall establish a policy that allows for the installation of decorative treatments on traffic control devices that have been marred by graffiti or vandalism that includes:
(1) Illicit writings or drawings;
(2) Illegal postings; or
(3) Blight from incomplete mitigation of graffiti.
(c) (1) A person may apply to the appropriate district office within the Administration for a permit to install a decorative treatment, including a digitally printed vinyl wrap or paint, on a traffic control device.
(2) Subject to the requirements of this section, a district office may issue a permit to install a decorative treatment on a traffic control device within the jurisdiction of the district office.
(d) (1) The Administration shall adopt regulations for the installation of decorative treatments that prohibit decorative treatments from:
(i) Interfering with the operation or maintenance of a traffic control device; or
(ii) Obstructing access to and ventilation of a traffic control device.
(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Administration shall adopt viewpoint and content neutral regulations that provide the minimum requirements for decorative treatments.
(ii) A decorative treatment may not:
1. Contain an advertisement;
2. Contain an image or a description of graphic violence;
3. Contain profanity;
4. Contain pornography, obscene material, or images of nudity;
5. Demean or disparage an individual or a group of individuals;
6. Violate a copyright or any other legal ownership interest; or
7. Unnecessarily engage the attention of drivers or cause driver distraction.
(3) The Administration may adopt any additional regulations necessary to implement this section.