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NJ A1119

NJ A1119
Prohibits tourist helicopter operations in New Jersey.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 Statue 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, including airports, heliports, and helistops. Tourist helicopters are defined as those that provide sightseeing tours in areas such as the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. The prohibition does not apply to flights by helicopters owned or operated by federal, military, or state authorities, or those providing emergency medical transportation.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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