This bill amends RSA 664:17 to grant municipalities the authority to remove political signs from state-owned property within their jurisdiction after an election. The new legal language specifies that any political advertising remaining on public property, including highway rights-of-way or state-owned property, after the second Friday following the election may be removed by the municipality. This change aims to streamline the process of clearing political signs post-election, ensuring that public spaces are maintained and free of outdated political advertising.

Additionally, the bill retains existing provisions regarding the placement and removal of political advertising, including the requirement for candidates to remove their signs by a specified deadline and the prohibition against placing signs on utility poles or highway signs. The legislation also emphasizes that only authorized individuals, such as property owners or law enforcement, may remove political advertising, ensuring that the removal process is regulated and orderly. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 664:17
HB1082 text: 664:17