Title TN, Transportation Code

Sec. 392.031. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Sign" means an outdoor sign, display, light, device, figure, painting, drawing, message, plaque, poster, or other thing designed, intended, or used to advertise or inform. (2) "State highway right-of-way" means the right-of-way …

Sec. 392.032. OFFENSE. (a) A person may not place or maintain a sign on a state highway right-of-way unless authorized by state law. (b) A person commits an offense if the person violates this section. (c) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1995, 74th Le…

Sec. 392.0325. EXCEPTION. (a) A person may submit a request to the department for an exception to this subchapter for a sign that is attached to a building located on property other than a state highway right-of-way and that refers to a commercial activity or business located in …

Sec. 392.033. REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF ILLEGAL SIGN. (a) Except as provided by Section 392.034, the department, without prior notice to the owner of the sign, may remove a sign that is placed or maintained in violation of this subchapter. (b) If the owner's identity and mailing ad…

Sec. 392.034. ENCROACHMENT. (a) The department shall give written notice of encroachment to the owner of a sign that: (1) is on property other than a state highway right-of-way; (2) is maintained under a written permit or agreement; and (3) encroaches on the state highway right-o…

Sec. 392.035. REMOVAL COSTS. (a) The owner of a sign removed by the department under Section 392.033 is liable to the department for removal costs. (b) Removal costs received by the department under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund. Acts 199…

Sec. 392.0355. CIVIL PENALTY. (a) A person who places or commissions the placement of a sign on a state highway right-of-way that is not otherwise authorized by law may be liable for a civil penalty. The attorney general or a district or county attorney of the county in which the…

Sec. 392.036. DEFENSE. It is a defense to prosecution or suit for a violation under this chapter if at the time of the alleged violation the defendant is a candidate for elective public office and the sign is placed: (1) by a person other than the defendant; and (2) in connection…

Sec. 392.037. RULES. The commission may adopt rules to enforce this subchapter. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Sec. 392.038. EFFECT OF OTHER LAW OR ORDINANCE. If this subchapter conflicts with another law or a local ordinance, the more restrictive provision applies. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.