An Act relative to billboard permitting

This bill (SD 1061) amends Massachusetts billboard permitting rules to make specific requirements mandatory. It requires billboard applicants to provide 60 days written notice to the local city/town and residents within 2,500 feet of the proposed location before any permit is issued. Additionally, applicants must include plans to finance and install light-blocking technology if the billboard uses electronic lighting. These changes directly affect billboard companies and advertisers seeking new permits. The bill takes effect upon passage.