Rules for signs on aircraft and flying objects

(a) Except as allowed under subsection (b), no person shall use any type of aircraft or other self-propelled or buoyant airborne object to display in any manner or for any purpose any sign or advertising device. For the purpose of this section, a “sign or advertising device” includes but is not limited to a poster, banner, writing, picture, painting, light, model, display, emblem, notice, illustration, insignia, symbol, or any other form of advertising sign or device. (b) Exceptions. (1) Subsection (a) shall not prohibit the display of an identifying mark, trade name, trade insignia, or trademark on the exterior of an aircraft or self-propelled or buoyant airborne object if the displayed item is under the ownership or registration of the aircraft’s or airborne object’s owner. (2) Subsection (a) shall not prohibit the display of a sign or advertising device placed wholly and visible only within the interior of an aircraft or self-propelled or buoyant airborne object. (3) Subsection (a) shall not apply to the display of a sign or advertising device when placed on or attached to any ground, building, or structure and subject to regulation under Chapters 21 , 40 , or 41 . Such a sign or advertising device shall be permitted, prohibited, or otherwise regulated as provided under the applicable chapter. )