HB 2619
To regulate outdoor advertisements, specifically gentleman’s clubs
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Bill overview
This bill, House Bill 2619, aims to regulate outdoor advertisements in West Virginia by prohibiting the display of ‘lewd public content.’ Specifically, it restricts advertising that features adult entertainment, images of individuals in a state of undress, or uses sexually explicit language. The bill expands existing regulations on outdoor signs to include this new restriction, focusing on content deemed inappropriate for public display.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘lewd public content’ as advertising featuring adult or exotic entertainment, nudity, or sexually explicit language.
- Prohibits the display of ‘lewd public content’ anywhere in West Virginia.
- Expands existing regulations on outdoor advertising signs to include this new restriction.
- Restricts sign size and configuration, limiting the total area of advertising displays.
- Prohibits signs that mimic traffic signs or direct traffic.
- Specifies limitations on lighting, including shielding and intensity.
- Outlines restrictions on placement, such as prohibiting signs near sensitive locations.
- Limits the number of sign structures allowed at a single location.
Who is affected
- Advertising companies
- Businesses seeking outdoor advertising
- Property owners with outdoor advertising signs
- Residents of West Virginia
- The Division of Highways
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