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Purpose and legislative effect
“This section says the Act applies to advertising signs along highways maintained by the Minister of Transport, and in or near rest areas and lookouts along them, with listed exceptions.”
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Enacted 1988 · Source version 10 Jun 2026. The date shown identifies this source expression and should not be treated as proof that no later change exists.
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This section says the Act applies to advertising signs along highways maintained by the Minister of Transport, and in or near rest areas and lookouts along them, with listed exceptions.
Section 1
If a holder’s permit is revoked, the holder may contest the Minister’s decision before the Administrative Tribunal of Québec within 30 days after notification.
Section 10.1
20. A person authorized by the Minister in writing may, at any reasonable time, enter upon private land to inspect an advertising sign, particularly the display panel, the supporting structure and the lighting therefor. The person may be
Section 20
A person convicted under the Act or regulations must, within 15 days after the judgment is served, either make the advertising sign or lighting comply or, if that is not possible or a permit cannot be obtained, remove it.
Section 29
This schedule repeals chapter 14 of the statutes of 1988, as in force on 1 March 1990, except section 38.
Schedule
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Source and current-law status
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Source record from www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca · Enacted 1988 · Source version 10 Jun 2026
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