§ 24-47. Unlawful to possess or sell street signs.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Street sign means any sign erected or to be erected on any street within the corporate limits of the city, for the purpose of identifying the name of the respective street.

(b)

Possession of signs a misdemeanor. Whosoever shall possess a street sign, as defined in subsection (a) of this section, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(c)

Sale of signs a misdemeanor. Whosoever shall sell, lease, give, barter, exchange, or trade or cause to be sold, leased, given, bartered, exchanged or traded, a street sign as hereinabove defined to any person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(d)

Exceptions. Nothing contained in subsections (b) or (c) of this section shall prohibit or interfere with the possession or sale of street signs by duly authorized employees of the city engaged in their normal and usual duties.

(Code 1990, ch. 1, § 21)