This bill amends the existing law regarding the placement of political advertising on public property. It repeals and reenacts RSA 664:17, establishing that no advertising, including political advertising, may be placed on state-owned public property without the owner's consent. However, advertising may be placed on state-owned rights-of-way with the consent of the landowner, provided it does not obstruct traffic or violate other laws. Additionally, the bill specifies that all political advertising must be removed by the candidate by the second Friday following the election, unless it pertains to a primary winner.

The bill also includes provisions that prohibit the placement of signs on utility poles or highway signs and restricts the removal of political advertising to property owners, authorized individuals, or law enforcement officers. State, city, or town personnel are authorized to remove political advertising from public property, and any removed items must be stored for one week after the election for retrieval by the candidate or their campaign. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 664:17