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History
- Substituted by A10099A
- Amended on third reading 5765a
- Vote reconsidered - restored to third reading
- Returned to senate
- Recalled from assembly
- Referred to local governments
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.251
- Referred to transportation
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- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to local governments
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1534
- Referred to rules
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Permits the continued use of certain outdoor advertising signs
Signed by Governor · Sponsor George Amedore
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5765A
Title of bill
An act relating to permitting the continued use of certain outdoor advertising signs
Purpose
To allow an outdoor advertising sign which had been damaged by a storm and reconstructed in 2006 to remain in existence.
Summary of provisions
This bill provides that an outdoor advertising sign shall be allowed to continue to exist if it was lawfully in existence prior to September 1, 1965, is located in Montgomery County, is visible from the Thruway, and was damaged by bad weather and rebuilt prior to January 1, 2007. However, section 2 of the bill provides that this act shall be repealed if any federal agency or any court of competent jurisdiction determines that this act would render New York State ineligible for the receipt of federal funds.
Justification
In 2006, bad weather damaged an outdoor advertising sign in Montgomery County near the New York State Thruway. Although the sign was allowed to be reconstructed, at significant cost, the Department subsequently indicated that the sign would need to be removed at the conclusion of a five-year period in 2012.
This bill would create a limited exception that would enable this particular sign to remain in existence. Not only did the affected business invest a significant amount into rebuilding the sign, this sign has long served as an important notice of lodging in the Fulton County area, helping to promote tourism in the region.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately, provided that DOT shall notify the Legislative Bill Drafting Commission upon the occurrence of events resulting in the repeal of this act.
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