This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by introducing a prohibition on the advertisement of "lewd public content" throughout the state. The term "lewd public content" is defined to include any advertising related to adult or exotic entertainment, images of individuals in states of undress, and any language that references nudity or sexually explicit conduct. This definition is added to the existing definitions in Article 22, which governs outdoor advertising.

Additionally, the bill modifies the general restrictions on outdoor advertising by including a new provision that explicitly states that no advertising device featuring "lewd public content" shall be displayed anywhere in West Virginia. This insertion reinforces the intent of the legislation to regulate and restrict the visibility of such content in public spaces, thereby aiming to maintain community standards and protect public decency.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-22-2, 17-22-4