Relating to: removal of vegetation obstructing outdoor advertising signs.

Added specific definitions for 'living snow fence' (vegetation planted by the state to stop snow) and 'viewing window' (the 500-foot area closest to a sign where vegetation can be cleared).

Changed the requirement for hiring an arborist; the bill now requires a certified arborist to count trees for compensation but removes the mandate that an arborist must be employed to perform the work.

Added a requirement that all vegetation, including stumps, must be removed and disposed of away from the highway right-of-way.

Increased the compensation fee for removing trees that are part of a living snow fence from $200 to $300 per tree and clarified that funds must be used to plant new living snow fences.

Added a 60-day deadline for the Department of Transportation to approve or deny permit applications.

Allowed sign owners with permits issued after May 2012 to remove vegetation in their viewing window without applying for new permits, provided they notify the state 15 days in advance.