Outside Section 5

MassDOT Advertising

SECTION 5. Section 3 of chapter 6C of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out clauses (47) and (48) and inserting in place thereof the following 3 clauses:-
(47) ensure regional equity related to transportation planning, construction, repair, maintenance, capital improvement, development and funding;
(48) designate a representative to act in its interest in labor relations matters with its employees; and
(49) promulgate rules and regulations for the control of billboards, signs and other advertising devices on public ways or on private property within public view of any public way, highway, public park or reservation.



Summary:
This section eliminates any ambiguity by explicitly authorizing the Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to promulgate rules and regulations for the control of billboards, signs and other advertising devices.