SECTION 260:60-5-4. Banners on light poles along Lincoln Renaissance

(a)   Purpose. The purpose of the banner arms on the light poles along the Lincoln Renaissance area (Lincoln Boulevard from NE 28th to NE 38th Streets) is for the State of Oklahoma to communicate with its citizenry and promote state agencies, state programs, and state-sponsored events. The banner arms are reserved for the sole and exclusive use of the State Oklahoma, acting through the Office. The provisions of this Section prescribe procedures and conditions for the display of banners on such light poles.

(b)   Request to display banners. No banners may be displayed without written authorization from the Director. Requests to display banners shall be:

(1)   submitted to the Director in writing;

(2)   be signed by the appointing authority of a state agency; and,

(3)   specify what state agency, program or event the banners will promote.

(c)   Approval of request to display banner. After the request is reviewed, the Director will notify the state agency in writing of the approval or denial of the request.

(d)   Prohibited displays of banners. Banners promoting private organizations, individuals, or privately sponsored events may not be displayed from the light poles along the Lincoln Renaissance area at any time. Any banners displayed without the express written authorization of the Director will be taken down immediately at the owner's expense.

[Source: Added at 31 Ok Reg 1416, eff 9-12-14]