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To amend Code Section 32-6-75 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on outdoor advertising authorized to be erected near the edge of the right of way of the interstate system or primary highways in this state and multiple message signs on the interstate system, primary highways, and other highways, so as to change the allowable spacing of multiple message signs; to change the allowable minimum duration of multiple message signs from ten seconds to six seconds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Code Section 32-6-75 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on outdoor advertising authorized to be erected near the edge of the right of way of the interstate system or primary highways in this state and multiple message signs on the interstate system, primary highways, and other highways, is amended by striking paragraph (1) of subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(1) Multiple message signs shall be permitted on the interstate system, primary highways, and other highways under the following conditions:
(A) Each sign shall remain fixed for at least six seconds;
(B) When a message is changed, it shall be accomplished in three seconds or less;
(C) No such sign shall be placed within 5,000 feet side of the highway, of another multiple message sign on the same side of the highway;
(D) Any such sign shall contain a default design that will freeze the sign in one position if a malfunction occurs; and
(E) Any maximum size limitations shall apply independently to each side of a multiple message sign.
(F) If the Department shall conclusively determine on at least two separate occasions that the owner of the sign has failed to comply with this Code Section, the sign shall be deemed an illegal sign as defined by paragraph (6) of Code Section 32-6-71 and the sign shall be subject to removal under the terms of this part."