Minn. Stat. § 15B.28
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§ 15B.28 OUTDOOR ADVERTISING.
Official statutory text
§ Subdivision 1. Advertising devices restricted. No advertising devices may be erected within the boundaries of the Capitol Area unless done so pursuant to rules of the board.
§ Subd. 2. Advertising device defined. "Advertising device" means any billboard, sign, poster, display, or other device visible to and primarily intended to advertise or to attract, and includes: (1) a structure erected primarily for use in connection with the display of an advertising device; and (2) all lighting and other attachments used in connection with the advertising device.
§ Subd. 3. Advertising a business on premises. Advertising devices to advertise a business conducted on the premises where the advertising is located may be permitted and erected according to rules adopted by the board.
§ Subd. 4. Removal of devices. Advertising devices that do not comply with the board's rules may be ordered by the board to be removed.
§ Subd. 5. Compensation. The owner of the advertising device and the owner of the real property involved must be paid just compensation for their interests that are affected by the removal.
§ Subd. 6. Penalty. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
§ Subd. 2. Advertising device defined. "Advertising device" means any billboard, sign, poster, display, or other device visible to and primarily intended to advertise or to attract, and includes: (1) a structure erected primarily for use in connection with the display of an advertising device; and (2) all lighting and other attachments used in connection with the advertising device.
§ Subd. 3. Advertising a business on premises. Advertising devices to advertise a business conducted on the premises where the advertising is located may be permitted and erected according to rules adopted by the board.
§ Subd. 4. Removal of devices. Advertising devices that do not comply with the board's rules may be ordered by the board to be removed.
§ Subd. 5. Compensation. The owner of the advertising device and the owner of the real property involved must be paid just compensation for their interests that are affected by the removal.
§ Subd. 6. Penalty. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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