OK SB2179

Amends Oklahoma statutes regulating outdoor advertising on signs visible from interstate and federal-aid primary highways to clarify that signs must be "intended to be read" from highways rather than merely "visible with the intent" to be read.

Modifies property relocation requirements when the Department of Transportation acquires land with outdoor advertising structures, allowing relocation sites in contiguous counties or the same Transportation Commission District under certain circumstances.

Changes the negotiation timeline for outdoor advertising structure owners with the Department of Transportation, removing the six-month deadline and replacing it with a requirement to complete negotiations prior to a jury award in condemnation proceedings.

Clarifies that relocated signs maintain the same legal status as the original signs and that the Department cannot revoke permits or change classifications based on changes to internal agency policy or interpretation of law.

Takes effect July 1, 2010, with an emergency clause allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.