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Introduced
01/12/2016
01/12/2016
In Committee
01/12/2016
01/12/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 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 Statute 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 of New Jersey, with the goal of eliminating the noise, safety hazards, and other negative impacts on residents. The term "tourist helicopter" is defined as a helicopter that operates for the purpose of providing sightseeing tours in areas like the Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. The prohibition does not apply to flights by helicopters owned or operated by federal, military, or state government authorities, or to helicopters providing emergency medical transportation.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/12/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S0500/471_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S0500/471_I1.PDF |
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