Highway Advertising Control Act of 1972; defining term. Effective date.

This bill updates definitions in Oklahoma's Highway Advertising Control Act of 1972 to clarify terms like "sign," "main traveled way," and "unzoned commercial areas." It specifies that signs cannot be placed within 300 feet of a residence (unless the owner consents) or 500 feet of schools, parks, churches, or historical sites in unzoned commercial zones. These definitions directly affect businesses and advertisers seeking to place outdoor signs along highways. The changes focus on precise measurement methods (e.g., from building edges, not property lines) and exclude certain activities like farming or temporary displays from commercial definitions.