Finally, an effective answer to all the unwanted advertising materials thrown on the lawns of local property owners.

Starting August 2nd, New York's "Lawn Litter Law" became effective allowing property owners to post a sign in a visible area on their properties prohibiting the placement of unsolicited advertising flyers, brochures, other materials any place on their  property.

Property owner signs must be at least 5 inches tall and 7 inches wide and state in letters at least 1 inch in size: "Do not place unsolicited advertising materials on this property."

Advertisers found in violation of the Lawn Litter Law can be fined $250 for each piece of unsolicited advertising material.  For additional information or to obtain complaint forms, property owners should call 311 or download these forms at the NYC Department of Sanitation website: www.nyc.gov/sanitation.