This bill amends RSA 664:17 to clarify the conditions under which political advertisements can be placed on public right-of-ways. The new legal 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 with the consent of 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.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities for the removal of political advertising, stating that candidates must remove their advertisements by the second Friday following the election, unless the advertising pertains to a primary winner. It also prohibits the placement of signs on utility poles or highway signs and allows for the removal of improperly placed advertisements by authorized personnel. Any political advertising removed prior to election day will be stored for one week post-election for retrieval by the candidates or their campaign members. The act is set to take effect upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 664:17