House Bill No. by Representative Muscarello aims to amend existing laws regarding outdoor advertising signs in Louisiana. The bill increases the minimum spacing requirement between outdoor advertising signs from 150 feet to 1,000 feet, applicable to interstate highways, freeways, and non-freeways on the Federal Aid Primary System and National Highway System. Additionally, it prohibits the erection of outdoor advertising signs made of wood, including any wooden structural or supporting components, mandating that all signs must be constructed of steel or other metal materials. Existing wooden signs that were lawfully erected prior to the bill's effective date may continue to be maintained but must comply with the new requirements upon replacement, substantial repair, or relocation.

The bill also includes provisions that allow the Department of Transportation and Development to modify or supplement restrictions to ensure compliance with federal standards and maximize federal-aid funding as outlined in the Federal Highway Beautification Act of 1965. The proposed changes are intended to enhance the safety and aesthetic quality of outdoor advertising in Louisiana while aligning state regulations with federal guidelines.

Statutes affected:
HB882 Original: 48:4(A)(3)