§ 5-67-103 — Attaching signs to utility poles or living plants

(a) (1) It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or association to nail, staple, or otherwise attach or cause to be nailed, stapled, or otherwise attached any sign, poster, or billboard to any pole used to provide utility, cable, telecommunication, or broadband services or to any living tree, shrub, or other plant located upon the rights-of-way of any public road, highway, or street in this state. (2) The prohibition described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not apply to a warning, safety, or identification sign attached to a pole by a provider of utility, cable, telecommunication, or broadband services or to an attachment authorized under § 14-54-701(a)(3) . (b) (1) Any person, firm, corporation, or association violating a provision of this section is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). (2) Each day that any violation under subdivision (b)(1) of this section continues constitutes a separate offense.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2021, No. 377,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1967, No. 420, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 41-3362, 41-3363; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 54.