This bill amends the Highway Advertising Act of 1972, specifically section 17b, to establish new regulations regarding the crossing of limited access right-of-ways for the purpose of erecting or maintaining signs. It stipulates that the owner of a sign, their agent, or a property owner with a contractual relationship to maintain the sign cannot cross a limited access right-of-way without obtaining a permit. The bill clarifies that the Department will not issue a permit for this purpose unless the property is only accessible by crossing the limited access right-of-way.

Additionally, the bill introduces penalties for violations of these regulations. If a sign owner or their agent crosses a limited access right-of-way without the required permit, they will face a fine of $1,000 for the first violation and may have their sign and associated permit removed for a second violation. The amendments aim to enhance compliance and ensure that sign maintenance does not compromise safety or access on limited access roadways.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 252.317