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D. False, Misleading, Deceptive or Disrespectful Advertising. Advertising or any <br /> material or information in the advertising that is false, misleading or deceptive, <br /> or that is intended to be (or reasonably could be interpreted as being) <br /> disparaging, disreputable or disrespectful to persons, groups, businesses or <br /> organizations, including advertising that portrays individuals as inferior, evil or <br /> contemptible because of their race, color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, <br /> ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, including those related to <br /> pregnancy or child birth, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected <br /> under federal, state or local law. <br /> E. Unauthorized Endorsement. Advertising that implies or declares that Chapel Hill <br /> Transit endorses a product, service, point-of-view, event or program. The <br /> prohibition against endorsement does not apply to advertising for a service, <br /> event or program for which Chapel Hill Transit is an official sponsor, cosponsor <br /> or participant, provided Chapel Hill Transit's Director or other designated <br /> representative gives prior written approval regarding the endorsement. <br /> F. Obscene or Offensive Material. Advertising that contains obscene materials as <br /> defined in North Carolina General Statute Sec. 14-190.1(b), or that displays <br /> sexual conduct or information in a manner that would be offensive to a <br /> reasonably prudent person of average sensitivity in the community. <br /> G. Unlawful Goods or Services. Advertising or any material or information in the <br /> advertising that depicts, promotes or reasonably appears to encourage the use <br /> or possession of unlawful or illegal goods or services. <br /> H. Unlawful Conduct. Advertising or any material or information in the advertising <br /> that: depicts, promotes or reasonably appears to encourage unlawful or illegal <br /> behavior or conduct, including unlawful behavior of a violent or antisocial <br /> nature; is libelous or an infringement of copyright; is otherwise unlawful or <br /> illegal; or is likely to subject Chapel Hill Transit to liability. <br /> I. Adult Entertainment. Advertising that promotes or displays images associated <br /> with adult book stores, adult video stores, nude dance clubs and other adult <br /> entertainment establishments, adult telephone services, adult internet sites and <br /> escort services. <br /> J. Graffiti. Advertising that uses images or symbols that depict or represent graffiti. <br /> K. Illegal Firearms and Weapons. Advertising that contains images or depictions of <br /> illegal firearms or other weapons, or the unlawful use of firearms or other <br /> weapons. <br /> L. Internet Addresses and Telephone Numbers. Advertising that directs viewers to <br /> internet addresses or telephone numbers that contain materials, images or <br /> information that would violate these advertising standards if the materials, <br /> images or information were contained in advertising displayed or posted on <br /> Chapel Hill Transit Facilities. <br /> M. Distractions and Interference. Advertising that incorporates or displays any <br /> rotating, revolving, or flashing devices or other moving parts or any word, <br /> phrase, symbol or character, any of which are likely to interfere with, mislead or <br />