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NJ A3680
NJ A3680Expands definition of newspaper for required public advertisements to include those published online.
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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends the definition of a legal "newspaper" for the publication of all official notices and advertisements to allow the State or local bodies to publish in qualified or previously qualified newspapers that are published electronically through the Internet. The bill retains the requirements that the newspaper be entirely printed in the English language, printed and published within the State of New Jersey, be a newspaper of general paid circulation possessing an average news content of not less than 35%, and have been published continuously in the municipality where its publication office is for not less than two years. The bill removes the requirement that the newspaper be registered as a second class mail matter with the postal service.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of a "legal newspaper" for the publication of official notices and advertisements to allow state or local bodies to publish in qualified newspapers that are published electronically through the internet, in addition to print newspapers. The bill retains the existing requirements for newspapers, such as being printed in English, published within New Jersey, having a minimum news content, and being continuously published for at least two years. The bill also removes the requirement for the newspaper to be registered as second-class mail matter with the postal service.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 02/12/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3680 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3680_I1.HTM |
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