The Commissioner of Transportation may order the removal or change in location of any advertisement when, in his opinion, such advertisement will obstruct a clear view along any highway, or when it is within the legal limits of any highway, and said commissioner may order the removal of any advertisement displayed contrary to any statutory provision. If the person, firm or corporation in control of or owning any advertisement which has been ordered removed or changed in its location, as provided in this section, does not remove such advertisement within thirty days after such order of removal or change has been sent to such person, firm or corporation by said commissioner by registered or certified mail, said commissioner may cause such advertisement to be removed and the expense of such removal may be collected from the person, firm or corporation owning or controlling the same in an action based on the provisions of this section, or from the sureties on the bond filed by such person, firm or corporation.
(1949 Rev., S. 4698; P.A. 96-180, S. 74, 166.)
History: P.A. 96-180 substituted “Commissioner of Transportation” for “said commissioner”, effective June 3, 1996.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 411 - Advertising Signs
Section 21-50. - Permit for structure.
Section 21-51. - Permit for maintenance of outdoor advertising sign. Exception.
Section 21-53. - Issuance of permit. Contents. Termination. Exemption from other permit fee.
Section 21-54. - Foreign applicant to file bond.
Section 21-55. - When permit not required.
Section 21-56. - Permit numbers.
Section 21-57. - Advertising signs to be kept in good repair.
Section 21-58. - Prohibited locations.
Section 21-59. - Change in location may be ordered.
Section 21-60. - Removal of advertising matter.
Section 21-61. - Exemption as to location.