CA AB1373

Exempts advertising displays in two specific geographic areas in Los Angeles (bounded by Wilshire Boulevard, S. Figueroa Street, Interstate 10, and State Route 110, plus an area west of State Route 110) from most provisions of the Outdoor Advertising Act if they comply with a City of Los Angeles ordinance.

Requires the City of Los Angeles ordinance to establish minimum regulations including number of signs, maximum signage area, minimum sign separation, illumination restrictions, and hours of operation for illuminated signs.

Prohibits advertising displays from advertising tobacco, firearms, or sexually explicit material, and requires a minimum of 500 feet spacing between displays on the same side of the freeway unless separated by buildings or obstructions.

If the display is a message center, the owner must either provide space for public service messages (including Amber Alerts), make an alternative message center available, or provide funding to the Department of Transportation for a message center displaying public service messages.

Requires the Department of Transportation to determine that the display will not reduce federal highway aid funds or conflict with federal law before placement, and makes the City of Los Angeles responsible for compliance with the 30-day indemnification requirement if the city fails to maintain conformance.