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NJ A3817
NJ A3817Allows municipalities to advertise for free on certain bridges and railways overpasses.
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Introduced
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
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 that the advertisements are approved by the DOT and the relevant authority or corporation and comply with state and federal laws, including the "Roadside Sign Control and Outdoor Advertising Act." The bill requires the DOT to establish an application process for municipalities and to transmit the applications to the appropriate authority or corporation. The bill also amends current law to exempt these municipal advertisements from the need to obtain a permit, in certain situations, under the "Roadside Sign Control and Outdoor Advertising Act."
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 02/22/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3817 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3817_I1.HTM |
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