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NJ S589
NJ S589Allows municipalities to advertise for free on certain bridges and railways overpasses.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bills allows municipalities to advertise for free on bridges and railway overpasses that are located within the municipality and are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation (department), the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), the South Jersey Turnpike Authority (SJTA), or the New Jersey Transit Corporation (corporation), if approved by the department and the NJTA, SJTA, or corporation, as applicable. The advertisements would be required to follow perimeters set forth by other State and federal laws, including the State's "Roadside Sign Control and Outdoor Advertising Act." This bill also requires the department to establish an application process for municipalities to advertise on these bridges and railway overpasses. The department is required to transmit the applications to the NJTA, SJTA, or corporation if that entity has jurisdiction over the bridge or railway overpass on which the municipality seeks to advertise. This bill also amends current statutory law to exempt a municipality from needing to obtain a permit for these advertisements, in certain situation, pursuant to the "Roadside Sign Control and Outdoor Advertising Act."
AI Summary
This bill allows municipalities to advertise for free on bridges and railway overpasses located within the municipality and under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation (DOT), the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), the South Jersey Turnpike Authority (SJTA), or the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit), provided the advertisements are approved by the DOT and the relevant authority. The bill requires the DOT to establish an application process for municipalities and transmit approved applications to the appropriate authority. The bill also exempts these municipal advertisements from needing a permit under the "Roadside Sign Control and Outdoor Advertising Act," except for advertisements on bridges or overpasses within the Interstate System or Primary Systems right-of-way, which may be denied if the DOT believes they conflict with federal law, traffic flow, or driver safety.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S589 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/589_I1.HTM |
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