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New Jersey State Statute 27:5-9 prohibits the placing of signs (political or otherwise) on public utility poles.
Section 27:5-9f states, "A sign may not be painted, drawn, erected or maintained upon trees, rocks, other
natural features or public utility poles."
Section 27:5-16 prescribes penalities ranging from $50 to $500 for each offense. Each day
of the violation may be deemed to be a separate offense.
Aside from being illegal, these signs pose a safety hazard to utility workers. Not only do the signs often
prevent them from being able to physically climb the pole; but nails, staples etc. could cause injury to utility
workers or could jeopardize the integrity of safety equipment (gloves) that may unknowingly be punctured by
these staples and nails.
Section 27:5-9f states, "A sign may not be painted, drawn, erected or maintained upon trees, rocks, other
natural features or public utility poles."
Section 27:5-16 prescribes penalities ranging from $50 to $500 for each offense. Each day
of the violation may be deemed to be a separate offense.
Aside from being illegal, these signs pose a safety hazard to utility workers. Not only do the signs often
prevent them from being able to physically climb the pole; but nails, staples etc. could cause injury to utility
workers or could jeopardize the integrity of safety equipment (gloves) that may unknowingly be punctured by
these staples and nails.
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