This bill amends RSA 664:17 to grant municipalities the authority to determine the placement of political advertising on public property within their jurisdiction. The new legal language specifies that while no political advertising can be placed on public or private property without the owner's consent, municipalities are now empowered to decide the locations of such signs within their boundaries. This change aims to streamline the process of political sign placement and ensure that local governments have control over the visual landscape in their areas.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing regulations regarding the removal of political advertising, stipulating that candidates must remove their signs by the second Friday following an election, with exceptions for primary winners. It also prohibits the placement of signs on utility poles and highway signs, and outlines the responsibilities of state, city, or town personnel in removing improperly placed advertising. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 664:17