Bill > AB840

This bill extends an existing provision in the Outdoor Advertising Act that allows certain off-premises advertising displays in former redevelopment agency project areas to be considered on-premises displays. Specifically, the bill amends Section 5273 of the Business and Professions Code to extend the authorization for these advertising displays to remain in place until January 1, 2028, instead of the previous expiration date of January 1, 2026. The advertising displays must meet several conditions: they must be located within the original project boundaries as they existed on December 29, 2011, have been constructed on or before January 1, 2012, and not cause a reduction in federal highway aid funds. If a federal agency determines that the display would reduce highway funds, the display owner must remove all advertising copy within 60 days of notification, with potential daily fines of $10,000 for non-compliance. The local city, county, or city and county is responsible for ensuring the display's consistency with the law and providing a public benefit, and must also indemnify the California Department of Transportation if they fail to ensure compliance within 30 days of receiving a notice.

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