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Sometimes followed by another word, such as Poster or Posting, an Illegal Handbill is one that violates laws or codes regarding use of a public place to advertise.
A handbill includes any sign, notice, placard, poster, paper, advertising circular, sticker, card, leaflet, or other similar item calculated to attract the attention of the public.
Video Illegal handbill
Examples of Restrictions
Although the precise wording may vary from place to place, an example of applicable regulations is:
- "No person shall post, affix, ... attach ... upon any street lamp, street sign, ... utility poll ...
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Enforcement
- Fines
- Combatting posters for upcoming events by marking them CANCELLED
- have government workers tear them down
- Business loss
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Legal alternative
- Permitting posting on a limited basis, e.g. bulletin boards provides another outlet for the distribution of the information.
- Unity - "Workshop to Create Single Handbill"
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See also
- Guerrilla marketing
- Martin v. City of Struthers
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External links
- http://www.altterrain.com/wild-postings-poster-outdoor-advertising-company-new-york-los-angeles-chicago
- http://delandenterprises.blogspot.com/2007/06/mesquite-texas-handbill-law_07.html
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References
Source of article : Wikipedia
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