Sec 9-499.13. Sign walkers; regulation; exception; definition

A. From and after December 31, 2008, notwithstanding the authority to regulate signs pursuant to section 9-462.01, and as a matter of statewide concern, all municipalities shall allow the posting, display and use of sign walkers. Except as provided by subsection B of this section, municipalities may adopt reasonable time, place and manner regulations relating to sign walkers.

B. A municipality that adopts reasonable time, place and manner regulations relating to sign walkers may not restrict a sign walker from using a public sidewalk, walkway or pedestrian thoroughfare.

C. This section may be enforced in a private civil action and relief, including an injunction, may be awarded against a municipality. The court shall award reasonable attorney fees to a party that prevails in an action against a municipality for a violation of this section.

D. For the purposes of this section, "sign walker" means a person who wears, holds or balances a sign.