Bill > SB402

This bill adds a new section to the Business and Professions Code to create an exemption from certain outdoor advertising regulations for specific locations in Imperial County, California, namely within 1,800 feet of the intersection of State Highway Routes 8 and 111. To qualify for this exemption, written consent from both the property owner and the local city or county government must be obtained, and no more than three displays can be erected by the same owner. Additionally, the placement of these displays must not require any tree trimming, pruning, topping, or removal that isn't part of normal landscape maintenance, and crucially, the advertisements cannot promote adult-oriented products or services such as alcohol, tobacco, gambling, or sexually explicit material. The bill also stipulates that the display must not lead to a reduction in federal aid highway funds, and if it does, any permit granted will be revoked, reflecting a legislative finding that this exemption is necessary due to unique circumstances in Imperial County and that a general law cannot address this specific need.