Election signs get 45-day limit

Members of the Baltimore County Council Monday night voted to cap the lifespan of campaign signs on private property to the 45 days prior to Election Day.

The new law eliminates several restrictions bill sponsor Kevin Kamenetz, D-District 2, originally proposed, including limiting the number of signs per candidate per yard and the size of signs after some councilmen and residents questioned the constitutionality of the signs. After some debate Monday evening, the council also agreed to hold candidates or their campaign treasurers responsible for violations.