1.
The law applies to any billboard advertising a business
where more than 10% of display space is used for sexually oriented
materials. Those are defined as "any textual, pictorial or three
dimensional material that depicts nudity, sexual conduct, sexual
excitement or sadomasochistic abuse in a way which is patently
offensive to the average person applying contemporary adult community
standards with respect to what is suitable for minors."
2. The law prohibits signs advertising such businesses within one mile of state highways. 3. Businesses located within one mile of a highway are allowed two on-site signs: One warning minors to keep out and the other with the business' name, address, telephone number and hours of operation. HS/HCS/SB 870 - Summary: This act prohibits adult cabaret or
sexually-oriented billboards from being located within one mile of a
state highway. This prohibition will not apply if the business is
located within one mile of the highway. If the adult cabaret or
sexually-oriented business is located within one mile of the state
highway, then the business can display a maximum of two exterior signs
on the premises of the business. The signs are limited to the purpose
of conveying identification and providing notice that the premises are
off limits to minors. The identification sign is limited to 40 square
feet and can only convey the name, address, telephone number and
operating hours of the business. Signs existing before the effective
date of this act do not have to comply for a period of three years.
Business owners who violate this act are guilty of a Class C
misdemeanor and each violation shall constitute a separate offense. The
Attorney General shall represent the state in all actions involving
violations of a nonexistent statute. READ
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