MANKATO — As political campaigns get underway for November elections, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds campaigners that state law prohibits placement of private signs on highway right-of-way in Minnesota.
In addition, state law says signs may not be placed on private land without the consent of the landowner.
Violation of the law, Minnesota Statute 160.27, is a misdemeanor. Civil penalties may also apply if the placement of such material contributes to a motor vehicle crash, creates injury to a person, or causes damage to a motor vehicle that runs off the road.
In addition, the Minnesota Outdoor Advertising Control Act prohibits placing advertising devices on public utility poles, trees and shrubs and by painting or drawing on rocks or natural features.
MnDOT workers will take down private signs located on the state highway right-of-way and transport them to the nearest MnDOT truck station where they will be available for retrieval. County, city and township employees administer these laws on their roads.
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