This bill amends RSA 664:17 to clarify the conditions under which political advertisements can be placed on public right-of-ways. The new language specifies that political advertising cannot be placed on public property, including highway rights-of-way, without permission from the political subdivision or the landowner over which the right-of-way passes. Additionally, it reinforces that political advertising cannot be placed on private property without the owner's consent. The bill also maintains that all political advertising must be removed by the candidate by the second Friday following the election, unless it pertains to a winning candidate in a primary election.

Furthermore, the bill prohibits the placement of political advertising on utility poles or highway signs and allows for the removal of such advertising by state, city, or town maintenance or law enforcement personnel. It stipulates that any political advertising removed prior to election day must be stored for one week after the election for retrieval by the candidate or their campaign. The effective date of this act is upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 664:17