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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND TRINITY OUTDOOR, L.L.C. v. CITY OF ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND * * * Civil No. JFM-03-2372 * * ***** OPINION

Trinity Outdoor, L.L.C. ("Trinity") has brought this action against the City of Rockville, Maryland ("the City"), challenging the constitutionality of the City's sign ordinance under the First Amendment. The City has filed a motion to dismiss for lack of standing. I will grant the motion. I. Trinity Outdoor, L.L.C., is a limited liability company organized under the laws of Georgia and engaged in the outdoor advertising industry. Trinity has pursued outdoor advertising opportunities in Maryland and, prior to filing this action, it had signed seven lease agreements with property owners in the City who agreed to let Trinity post its signs on their property. However, it had not yet then registered to do business in Maryland or obtained a license to engage in the business of outdoor advertising in Maryland as required by state law. See Md. Code Ann., Corp. & Assoc.

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