Bill > HF3320

This bill establishes a statewide moratorium on new billboards in Minnesota by prohibiting any state agency or local government from issuing permits or authorizing new billboard installations. The bill defines a billboard broadly as an advertising device visible to anyone, whether in a motor vehicle or not. The legislation is motivated by legislative findings that recognize Minnesota's natural beauty and tourism-based economy, arguing that billboards detract from the state's aesthetic appeal and economic attractiveness. Existing billboards will be classified as nonconforming uses, which means they can remain in place but are subject to specific regulations regarding their maintenance and potential future removal. The bill also amends a previous statute to explicitly exclude billboards from existing rules about amortization of land uses, effectively preventing local governments from forcing the removal of existing billboards through gradual phase-out regulations. The moratorium takes effect immediately upon enactment, with the goal of preserving Minnesota's scenic landscapes and supporting the state's tourism industry by limiting the proliferation of new visual advertising structures.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3320&ssn=0&y=2025