Illegal handbill

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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.[1]

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 ...[2]

Enforcement

  • Fines [3][4]
  • Combatting posters for upcoming events by marking them CANCELLED [5]
  • have government workers tear them down [4][6][7]
  • Business loss [8]
  • Permitting posting on a limited basis, e.g. bulletin boards [9] provides another outlet for the distribution of the information.
  • Unity - "Workshop to Create Single Handbill" [10]

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