§ 3-6-4. Exceptions to prohibitions.

The provisions of section 3-6-3 shall not apply to:

(a)

The placement of any advertising sign.

(1)

Inside or outside of a licensed premise where alcoholic beverages are lawfully sold or distributed under the authority of a license conferred by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission under the Michigan Liquor Control Act, being MCL 436.1 et seq.; MSA 18.971 et seq.; or

(2)

Inside of a licensed premise where tobacco products are lawfully sold or distributed under the authority of a license conferred by the Michigan tobacco products tax act, being MCL 205.421 et seq.; MSA 7.411(31) et seq.; or

(3)

On licensed commercial vehicles used to transport alcoholic beverages or tobacco products.

(b)

Any billboard that serves as a business sign, is for the purpose of identifying the premises, and contains: 1) the name or slogan of the premises where alcoholic beverages or tobacco products are lawfully sold or distributed, or 2) a generic description of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products.

(c)

Any advertising sign that is adjacent to an interstate highway, freeway, or primary highway system within the City of Detroit, and is regulated by the Michigan Highway Advertising Act of 1972, being MCL 252.301 et seq.; MSA 9.391(101) et seq.

(d)

Any advertising sign which advertises alcoholic beverages inside of or outside of a sports arena, stadium, or convention facility.

(Ord. No. 28-99, § 1, 8-4-99)