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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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 Commissioner of Transportation to prohibit tourist helicopter operations at all aviation facilities licensed by the State of New Jersey, such as airports, helipads, and heliports. The bill defines "tourist helicopter" as a helicopter that operates for the purpose of providing sightseeing tours to patrons in areas including the Hudson River between New Jersey and New York City, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. The prohibition does not apply to flights by helicopters owned or operated by a federal or military authority, the State government, or those providing emergency medical transportation.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S454 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/454_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/454_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/454_I1.PDF |
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