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, unless permission is granted by the political subdivision or the landowner over which the right-of-way passes. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that political advertising must not be placed on private property without the owner's consent. The previous requirement that political advertising could not be placed on private property without the owner's consent has been retained, but the language has been clarified.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities for the removal of political advertising, stating that candidates must remove their advertisements no later than the second Friday following the election, unless the advertisement pertains to a winning candidate in a primary election. It also prohibits the placement of signs on utility poles or highway signs and allows for the removal of political advertising by state, city, or town maintenance or law enforcement personnel. Any removed advertising will be stored for one week after the election for retrieval by the candidate or their campaign. The act is set to take effect upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 664:17