Sometimes followed by another word, such as poster or posting, an illegal handbill is one that violates laws or codes regarding use of a public place to advertise.
A handbill includes any sign, notice, placard, poster, paper, advertising circular, sticker, card, leaflet, or other similar item calculated to attract the attention of the public.Tucson City Code – Chapter 16 – Neighborhood Preservation
Examples of restrictions Although the precise wording may vary from place to place, an example of applicable regulations is:
"No person shall post, affix, ... attach ... upon any street lamp, street sign, ... utility poll ...
Enforcement Fines above/Tucson "not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00)" plus costs of removal Combatting posters for upcoming events by marking them CANCELLED have government workers tear them down https://universitydistrict.squarespace.com/s/15-0226-Service-Plan.pdf Business loss
Legal alternative Permitting posting on a limited basis, e.g. bulletin boards http://cityweb.flagstaffaz.gov/print_ag_memo.cfm?seq=1376&rev_num=0&mode=External&reloaded=true&id= provides another outlet for the distribution of the information. Unity - "Workshop to Create Single Handbill"
See also Guerrilla marketing Martin v. City of Strutherswhich is about door-to-door but mentions "on the street" distribution
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