HF 2921

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/11/2010 11:44am

A bill for an act
relating to highways; imposing moratorium on electronic advertising devices;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 160.02, by adding a subdivision;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 160.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 160.02, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 30. new text end

new text begin Electronic advertising device. new text end

new text begin "Electronic advertising device" means an
advertising device, as defined section 173.02, subdivision 16, that:
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new text begin (1) is capable of digitally displaying static or moving content, including but not
limited to text, images, animation, flashing lights, graphics, or video; and
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new text begin (2) displays programmable content that can be controlled or changed through
electronic communication.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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Sec. 2.

new text begin [160.2716] ELECTRONIC ADVERTISING DEVICES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section:
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new text begin (1) "person" means a natural person, partnership, corporation, association, or other
legal entity; and
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new text begin (2) the terms defined in section 173.02 have the meanings given them.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Moratorium. new text end

new text begin (a) Until June 30, 2013, a person or road authority shall not:
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new text begin (1) erect an electronic advertising device; or
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new text begin (2) convert or otherwise modify an existing advertising device to become an
electronic advertising device.
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new text begin (b) The restrictions under paragraph (a) apply to an advertising device whose
advertising area or content is visible to a motorist from any street or highway, including
streets and highways within a statutory or home rule charter city.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Exemptions. new text end

new text begin The provisions of subdivision 2 do not apply to:
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new text begin (1) advertising devices that advertise activities conducted on the property on which
the devices are located, including but not limited to, goods sold, stored, manufactured,
processed, or mined; services rendered; and entertainment provided;
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new text begin (2) traffic-control devices authorized under section 169.06;
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new text begin (3) official signs and notices, public utility signs, and directional signs; and
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new text begin (4) advertising devices authorized under chapter 349A.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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