OK HB2609

Amends Oklahoma outdoor advertising laws (69 O.S. 2001, Sections 1271, 1272, and 1275) to clarify that regulations apply to signs visible "with the intent to be read" from highways, rather than simply visible from them.

Modifies spacing requirements for signs on interstate and freeway primary highways to specify "on the same side of such facilities" when measuring the 1,000-foot minimum distance between signs.

Clarifies that sign locations permitted before this act's effective date that do not comply with amended spacing requirements maintain their legal status, provided they meet all other permitting requirements.

Allows the Department of Transportation to negotiate directly with outdoor advertising structure owners regarding relocation or maintenance of structures before initiating formal condemnation proceedings, with negotiations to be completed within six months.

Declares an emergency effective date, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.