The bill amends New Jersey laws to allow public bodies to fulfill their notice requirements through newspapers distributed online, establishing specific publication criteria for these notices. It introduces definitions for terms such as "public body," "meeting," "public business," and "adequate notice," with the latter now encompassing various methods of delivery, including physical mail, electronic mail, telephone, telegram, or hand delivery to at least two newspapers, one of which must be the official newspaper designated by the public body, if applicable. The bill also sets forth qualifications for newspapers and online news publications to be eligible for publishing legal notices, including requirements for language, publication address, and original news content.

Furthermore, the bill revises the pricing structure for publishing official advertisements based on the number of bona fide net paid subscribers for both newspapers and online news publications. It establishes specific rates for text-only notices and tabular or prebuilt public notices according to subscriber tiers. The legislation aims to modernize the publication process for legal notices, ensuring it aligns with contemporary media practices while promoting transparency and accessibility for the public.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 10:4-8