MN HF2921

Amends Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 160.02, to define "electronic advertising device" as an advertising device capable of digitally displaying static or moving content (text, images, animation, flashing lights, graphics, or video) with programmable content controlled through electronic communication.

Imposes a moratorium until June 30, 2013, prohibiting persons and road authorities from erecting new electronic advertising devices or converting existing advertising devices to become electronic advertising devices on highways visible to motorists.

Exempts from the moratorium advertising devices that advertise activities conducted on the property where located, traffic-control devices authorized under section 169.06, official signs and notices, public utility signs, and directional signs, and devices authorized under chapter 349A.

Applies the moratorium restrictions to advertising devices visible to motorists from any street or highway, including those within statutory or home rule charter cities.