This bill amends the current law regarding the identification of political advertising by removing the requirement for such advertising printed in billboards to be marked as "Political Advertising." The new legal language specifies that political advertising in newspapers and periodicals must still be marked, but the requirement for billboards has been eliminated. Additionally, the bill introduces penalties for violations of this identification requirement, stating that individuals or organizations that fail to comply will be guilty of a violation, subject to a fine of up to $50 for the first offense, and a civil penalty of $1,000 for any subsequent violations within a five-year period.

The bill's effective date is set for 60 days after its passage, and it is expected to have indeterminable impacts on state and local expenditures due to potential changes in the judicial and correctional systems resulting from the new penalties. While the bill does not project any revenue generation, it may lead to an increase in civil cases in the Superior Court, although the exact number of such cases is unpredictable. The bill has been reviewed by various agencies, including the Judicial Branch and the Department of Justice, to assess its implications.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 664:16
As Amended by the Senate: 664:16