Section 24-10-101 – Short Title.
24-10-101. Short title. This act may be cited as the “Outdoor Advertising Act”.
Section 24-10-102 – Declaration of Policy and Legislative Intent.
24-10-102. Declaration of policy and legislative intent. The legislature finds and declares that in order to promote the safety, convenience and enjoyment of travel on, and protection of the public investment in highways within this state, and to preserve and enhance the natural scenic beauty or aesthetic features of the highways and adjacent areas, it […]
Section 24-10-103 – Definitions.
24-10-103. Definitions. (a) Except as otherwise provided, as used in this act: (i) “Interstate system” means that portion of the national system of interstate and defense highways located within this state, as officially designated, or as may hereafter be so designated by the commission and approved by the secretary of transportation pursuant to the provisions […]
Section 24-10-104 – Outdoor Advertising Visible From Highways Prohibited; Exceptions.
24-10-104. Outdoor advertising visible from highways prohibited; exceptions. (a) No outdoor advertising shall be erected or maintained which is visible from the main-traveled way of the interstate or primary highways in this state, except the following: (i) Directional and other official signs and notices, which signs and notices shall include, but not be limited to, […]
Section 24-10-105 – Regulations of Commission.
24-10-105. Regulations of commission. The commission is hereby authorized to make and promulgate regulations to control the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising signs, displays and devices along the interstate and primary highway systems in conformance with the terms of this act and in conformity with section 131 of title 23, United States Code as […]
Section 24-10-106 – Size, Lighting and Spacing; Where Signs May Be Erected.
24-10-106. Size, lighting and spacing; where signs may be erected. (a) The minimum standards and criteria for the size, lighting and spacing of outdoor advertising, and the criteria for unzoned commercial or industrial zones or areas within the controlled area along the interstate and primary systems designated in W.S. 24-10-104 shall conform to those promulgated […]
Section 24-10-107 – Permits and Identification Tags.
24-10-107. Permits and identification tags. (a) Within ninety (90) days after the effective date of this act, no outdoor advertising authorized by W.S. 24-10-104(a)(i), (iv) and (v) shall be maintained without a permit. Applications for permits shall be made to the commission on forms furnished by it. The commission shall require reasonable information to be […]
Section 24-10-108 – Revocation of Permits and Removal of Signs.
24-10-108. Revocation of permits and removal of signs. When the commission determines that a false or misleading statement has been made in the application for a permit or that the structure for which a permit was issued is not in a reasonable state of repair, is unsafe or in poor repair or otherwise in violation […]
Section 24-10-109 – What Outdoor Advertising Deemed Unlawful; Procedure for Removal.
24-10-109. What outdoor advertising deemed unlawful; procedure for removal. (a) The following outdoor advertising is deemed unlawful: (i) When erected after the effective date of this act contrary to the provisions of this act; or (ii) When a permit is not obtained as prescribed in this act; or (iii) When a permittee fails to comply […]
Section 24-10-110 – Power of Commission to Acquire and Remove Existing Advertising; Compensation.
24-10-110. Power of commission to acquire and remove existing advertising; compensation. (a) The commission may acquire by gift, purchase, agreement, exchange or eminent domain any existing outdoor advertising and all property rights pertaining to same which were lawfully in existence on the effective date of this act and which by reason of this act become […]
Section 24-10-111 – More Restrictive Ordinances Saved.
24-10-111. More restrictive ordinances saved. Nothing in this act shall be construed to abrogate or affect the provisions of any lawful ordinance, regulation or resolution, which is more restrictive than the provisions of this act.
Section 24-10-112 – Change of Rules and Regulations to Conform With Federal Law.
24-10-112. Change of rules and regulations to conform with federal law. In the event the general requirements of title 23, United States Code, “Highways”, or existing rules and regulations of the United States department of transportation become amended or changed to less restrictive conditions than presently exist, then, the commission is empowered to amend or […]
Section 24-10-113 – Severability.
24-10-113. Severability. If any provisions of this act, or the application of any provision to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of this act shall not be affected thereby.
Section 24-10-115 – Violations a Misdemeanor.
24-10-115. Violations a misdemeanor. Any person violating any provision of this act is guilty of a misdemeanor.