§1916. Removal of signs by amortization 1. Exclusions. This section shall not apply to: A. Signs for which compensation is paid under section 1915; [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR).] B. On-premises signs as provided in section 1914; [PL 1981, c. 318, §4 (RPR); PL 2011, c. 115, §4 (REV).] C. Exempt […]
§1917-A. Unlawful removal of political signs (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 315 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 403, §5 (RP).
§1917-B. Unlawful removal of temporary signs A person who takes, defaces or disturbs a sign placed within the public right-of-way in accordance with section 1913-A, subsection 1, paragraph L commits a civil violation for which a fine of up to $250 may be adjudged. This section does not apply to a person authorized to remove […]
§1917. Removal of unlawful signs 1. Notice to remove. The owner of a sign that was or is unlawfully erected or maintained either prior to or after October 24, 1977 is in violation of this chapter until the sign is removed. The owner of the sign shall remove the sign within 14 days of a […]
§1918. Applications licensing of official business directional signs 1. Submitting applications. Any person who is eligible under section 1909 for an official business directional sign may submit to the commissioner a written application therefor, on a form prescribed by the commissioner. The application shall set forth the name and address of the applicant, the name, […]
§1919. Fees An applicant for an official business directional sign shall pay to the commissioner an initial license fee not to exceed $30 for each sign, and an annual renewal fee not to exceed $30. The amount of each fee shall be determined for each year by the commissioner in advance of such year and […]
§1920. Penalty Any person, firm, corporation or other legal entity who shall erect, maintain or display a sign contrary to and in violation of this chapter, or the rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100 together with the cost of removal of the signs. […]
§1921. Start of enforcement To provide for the orderly implementation of this chapter, the State shall be divided by the commissioner into traveler information service areas which shall correspond to the Maine highway districts. The commissioner may implement the removal of signs for which compensation is paid on an area by area basis, provided all […]
§1922. Local ordinance This chapter shall not supersede the provisions of any other statute, regulation, ordinance or resolution, the requirements of which are more strict than those of this chapter and not inconsistent therewith, whether such ordinance, bylaw, regulation, resolution or statute was enacted before or after the effective date of this chapter. It shall […]
§1923. Agreements with United States The commissioner is authorized, empowered and directed to enter into agreements with the United States or its agencies and subdivisions to control signs in accordance with national standards, this chapter and the best interests of the State. Nothing in this chapter may abridge any agreements with the United States in […]
§1924. License or permits under repealed Title 32, chapter 38 1. License. Any license issued pursuant to repealed Title 32, section 2713, shall remain in effect for 6 years from January 1, 1978, provided a licensee shall apply annually and pay the annual fee to the commissioner provided in repealed Title 32, section 2713. This […]
§1925. Administration of chapter Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the commissioner shall administer this chapter. The commissioner may employ, subject to the Civil Service Law, clerical and other assistants required for the administration of this chapter. The commissioner may delegate to personnel of the Department of Transportation the authority to administer this chapter. […]
