Monday, Nov. 4, 2024
Is it a crime in Arizona to remove or alter political signs in public areas?
State law generally bans the alteration or removal of legitimate political signs by town, city or county officials unless they are a public safety hazard, obstruct clear vision or fail to include the name and contact information of the candidate or campaign committee. If a sign violates these standards and its placement is deemed an emergency, officials can move it, but they must alert the campaign afterward. Absent an emergency, officials must give the campaign 24 hours to remove or relocate the sign.
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Sources
- Arizona Legislature Political signs; printed materials; tampering; violation; classification; definitions
- City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department Political Signs
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