SF 4271

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/10/2026 09:42 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to local government; requiring notice of sign removal; proposing coding
for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 471.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [471.9999] REMOVAL OF SIGNAGE BY MUNICIPALITY.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
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new text begin (b) "Municipality" has the meaning given in section 462.352, subdivision 2.
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new text begin (c) "Sign" means any device, structure, fixture, or placard using graphics, symbols, or
written copy visible to and primarily intended to advertise and inform or to attract the
attention of (1) pedestrians, or (2) operators or occupants of motor vehicles.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Notice of sign removal required. new text end

new text begin A municipality that removes a sign from a
street right-of-way must contact the owner of the sign within 24 hours of the removal if the
sign includes the owner's contact information. A municipality must establish a process for
an owner to retrieve a removed sign at a reasonable time and place. If a sign is not claimed
and retrieved by an owner within 30 days of the municipality removing the sign, the
municipality may trash, recycle, or otherwise dispose of the sign.
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