This bill mandates the Division of Travel and Tourism within the New Jersey Department of State to create and maintain an Internet website dedicated to historic sites and districts across the state. The website will include comprehensive information such as the locations of these sites, driving directions, details about guided tours, photographs, and contact information for site operators. Additionally, it will connect users to local historical and cultural marker programs. The division is required to ensure that the website is regularly updated to reflect any new sites or districts added to the roadside markers program or established by governmental entities.
Furthermore, the bill allows the New Jersey Historical Commission to accept public submissions for historic sites and districts not managed by government entities, which can be recommended for inclusion in the roadside markers program. These markers will feature a standardized design that includes the State seal, indicating official approval and adherence to historical accuracy standards. The commission will collaborate with the Department of Transportation to set guidelines for the design and placement of these markers. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.