Bill to restrict signs on Maine highways goes to LePage after final Senate approval
By Mario Moretto, Bangor Daily News, Maine | |
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The bill, LD 1831, protects an estimated
The
The law would result in about 90 signs removed, relocated closer to the exits leading to the location advertised, or replaced with smaller signs that fall within the bounds allowed by federal rules.
The bill was the subject of intense political lobbying by schools, businesses and others that have signs, as well as lawmakers seeking to protect their sign-owning constituents. As a result, exceptions were carved out for a handful of ski areas, but most signs would be affected by the new law.
For example, signs directing motorists to "Miles of Scenic Beaches,"
Supporters of the bill say that it would not only protect valuable federal highway funds for
The bill was the subject of limited debate in the
"If we vote it down, everything stays the same," he said. "We have some signs that have been in place on the
Sen.
"This is a five-year plan," she said. "No signs are coming down tomorrow morning."
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