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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 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 aviation facilities licensed by the State, such as airports, heliports, and helistops. The term "tourist helicopter" is defined 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 bill 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
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
John Allen (D)*,
Julio Marenco (D)*,
Jessica Ramirez (D)*,
Barbara McCann Stamato (D),
William Sampson (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1371 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1500/1371_I1.HTM |
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