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Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to local government
- Referred to local government
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Provides for giving of just compensation upon the taking of any billboard
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor David Gantt
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to taking of billboards
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would simplify current law regarding the removal of billboards in areas other than industrial or manufacturing zones.
Summary of specific provisions
The first section amends the general municipal law to extend the eminent domain law to the removal of billboards in areas other than industrial and manufacturing zones. Furthermore, provisions relating to amortization schedules for the removal of billboards in areas other than industrial and manufacturing zones are removed.
Section two sets the effective date.
Justification
The current scheme is far too complex to work effectively. Furthermore, this simplified scheme would achieve results similar to existing law and reduce costs to both the billboard industry and municipalities.
Prior legislative history
2007-2008: A.672
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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