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NJ S581

NJ S581
Prohibits tourist helicopter operations in New Jersey.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 New Jersey Commissioner of Transportation to prohibit tourist helicopter operations at all aviation facilities licensed by the state, such as airports, helipads, and heliports. Tourist helicopter is defined as a helicopter that provides sightseeing tours in areas like the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. The prohibition does not apply to helicopters owned or operated by federal, military, or state authorities, or those providing emergency medical transportation.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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