American Samoa § 26.0503 - Permits for otherwise prohibited signs.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 26.0503 — Permits for otherwise prohibited signs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26.0503. Permits for otherwise prohibited signs.
(a) Any sign otherwise prohibited by this chapter may be allowed by the government by the issuance of a special sign permit, for which a fee of $2 must be charged. (b) In the issuance of such special sign permits, the following guidelines shall be considered: (1) whether the proposed sign would in any way interfere with or detract from the natural beauty and attractiveness of American Samoa; (2) whether the purpose sought to be served could also be served by a sign which would be permissible under 26.0502; (3) whether the proposed sign would in any way interfere with traffic or pose a safety hazard. (c) Special sign permits are not to be issued indiscriminately, but only when the need for them is shown and the purpose to be served is a worthy one.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 26.0503
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 26.0503 cover?
Section 26.0503 ("Permits for otherwise prohibited signs.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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