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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Transportation to prohibit tourist helicopter operations at aviation facilities licensed by the State. Tourist helicopter is defined to mean a helicopter that operates for the purpose of providing sightseeing tours to patrons in areas including, but not limited to, the Hudson River between New Jersey and New York City, the Statute of Liberty, and Ellis Island. Flights by helicopters owned or operated by a federal or military authority or the State government and helicopters providing emergency medical transportation are not included in the prohibition.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Commissioner of Transportation to prohibit tourist helicopter operations at all aviation facilities licensed by the state, including airports, helipads, and heliports. Tourist helicopters are defined as those that provide sightseeing tours in areas like the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. However, the prohibition does not apply to helicopters owned or operated by federal, military, or state authorities, or those providing emergency medical transportation.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate Transportation Hearing (12:00 5/6/2021 Registration Form) (on 05/06/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S0500/479_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S0500/479_I1.PDF |
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