(1) It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or association to nail, staple, or otherwise attach or cause to be nailed, stapled, or otherwise attached any sign, poster, or billboard to any public utility pole or to any living tree, shrub, or other plant located upon the rights-of-way of any public road, highway, or street in this state.
(2) However, this prohibition does not apply to a warning, safety, or identification sign attached to a public utility pole by a utility company or cooperative.
(3) Any person, firm, corporation, or association violating a provision of this section is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).
(4) Each day that any violation under subdivision (b)(1) of this section continues constitutes a separate offense.