This bill amends the current law regarding the identification of political advertising by removing the requirement for such advertising printed on 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 is set to take effect 60 days after its passage and is expected to have indeterminable fiscal impacts on state and local governments, particularly concerning potential increases in civil cases related to the new penalties. While the bill does not project any revenue generation, it may affect judicial and correctional systems due to the changes in penalties and the potential for increased civil litigation.

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