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SF4271 • 2026
Notice of sign removal requirement
Notice of sign removal requirement
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-03-09
House
Introduction and first reading
Official Summary Text
Notice of sign removal requirement
Current Bill Text
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A bill for an act relating to local government; requiring notice of sign removal; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 471. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. new text begin [471.9999] REMOVAL OF SIGNAGE BY MUNICIPALITY. new text end new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Definitions. new text end new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. new text end new text begin (b) "Municipality" has the meaning given in section 462.352, subdivision 2. new text end new text begin (c) "Sign" means any device, structure, fixture, or placard using graphics, symbols, or written copy visible to and primarily intended to advertise and inform or to attract the attention of (1) pedestrians, or (2) operators or occupants of motor vehicles. new text end new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Notice of sign removal required. new text end new text begin A municipality that removes a sign from a street right-of-way must contact the owner of the sign within 24 hours of the removal if the sign includes the owner's contact information. A municipality must establish a process for an owner to retrieve a removed sign at a reasonable time and place. If a sign is not claimed and retrieved by an owner within 30 days of the municipality removing the sign, the municipality may trash, recycle, or otherwise dispose of the sign. new text end