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Department of Public Works Advertising Sign (By Highway) Licence

Department of Public Works

Advertising Sign (By Highway) Licence

Who Needs This Approval?

Anyone who wants to erect an off-premise advertising sign within 1000 metres of the centre line of the traveled portion of a public highway in Nova Scotia.

Issuing Department / Agency:

Department of Public Works

Where can you get this licence and/or further information?

Area Manager
Any district or area office
Department of Public Works

Application Forms & Process:

All inquiries regarding the placement of advertising signs on or adjacent to the Highway Right-of-Way are to be directed to the Area Manager at any district or area office, Department of Public Works.

Waiting Period:

10 business days

Expiry & Renewal:

None

Price: 

Free

Related Requirements:

None

Additional Information:

Regulations covering advertising signs on highways in Nova Scotia were changed in year 2001.

Legislative Authority:

Public Highways Act, Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, Chapter 371, Section 48, 49, 50 and 51.

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