CA SB1470

Expands the definition of "lawfully erected" advertising displays to include compliance with local building permit requirements and specifies that modifications to height, orientation, size, or technology that make a display illegal disqualify it from lawful status.

Authorizes the Attorney General, district attorneys, county counsel, city attorneys, and city prosecutors to pursue civil actions for disgorgement of all gross revenues from advertising displays that are not lawfully erected or violate state law, local ordinances, or building permit requirements.

Imposes civil penalties up to $2,500 per day for each violation, with courts required to consider factors including nature of misconduct, number of violations, persistence, duration, willfulness, and defendant's financial condition.

Directs collected revenues to the General Fund if action is brought by the Attorney General; to the county or city treasurer (two-thirds) and General Fund (one-third) if brought by county or city officials.

Provides that enforcement procedures are in addition to existing criminal and civil remedies, and allows courts to award enforcement costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to the prevailing agency.