Notwithstanding the above provisions, it shall be unlawful to post or affix printed or graphic materials upon public property in the town for up to 60 days preceding a National, State, or local election or referendum to be held in the town when the materials relate to the candidate or candidates seeking election or the political issue being voted upon. Provided, however, the Chief of Police shall require the giving of a bond by those posting the election-related materials, the amount of the bond to be commensurate with the cost of removing the election materials so posted. If the election-related materials are not removed within 15 days following the scheduled election, the bond shall be retained by the town to defray the costs of removing the election- related posters and materials.
('76 Code, § 9-5003) Penalty, see § 10.99