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AZ SB1114
Bill
Status
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Sonny Borrelli
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 28-7902 to regulate electronic outdoor advertising along interstate, secondary, and primary highways within 660 feet of the right-of-way.
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Electronic outdoor advertising is permitted only within a specified geographic area in Arizona (defined by coordinates including Bullhead City, the Discovery Channel Telescope, Mount Lemmon Observatory, and Kitt Peak Observatory) and must remain static for at least 8 seconds with transitions no greater than 2 seconds.
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Establishes brightness limits for electronic signs from sunset to 11:00 P.M.: 342 NITS for signs under 672 square feet and 300 NITS for larger signs in most areas; 200 NITS for all signs near Bullhead City.
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Requires electronic signs to turn off from 11:00 P.M. until sunrise using automatic photoelectric sensors, with exceptions for amber alerts and governmental emergencies.
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Limits electronic outdoor advertising signs in the Bullhead City area to no more than 35 total and requires owners to notify the department of conversions from standard to electronic signs; prohibits local governments from issuing permits for electronic conversions outside the designated area after May 9, 2012.
Legislative Description
Outdoor advertising
Advertising
Last Action
Chapter 237
5/1/2017