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SF 3225

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to cities; prohibiting ordinances restricting or charging fees for certain
commercial signs; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter
415.

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

Section 1.

[415.19] COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING REGULATION LIMITED.

Subdivision 1.

Window, other displays allowed.

Except as provided in subdivision
3, a statutory or home rule charter city must not adopt or enforce a local ordinance
that restricts or prohibits placing advertising or product displays (1) on the inside of a
commercial establishment, or (2) on mechanical or electrical machines used to store or
dispense products for sale at a commercial establishment.

Subd. 2.

Fees.

A statutory or home rule charter city must not impose a fee or
other charge related to advertising or product displays on the inside of a window of a
commercial establishment or on machines used to store or dispense products for sale
at a commercial establishment.

Subd. 3.

Exception.

A city may prohibit advertisements or displays that violate
the state fire code.