1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation to the contrary, the commissioner shall determine the number of square feet of advertising space authorized on signs which have received permits pursuant to P.L.1991, c.413 (C. 27:5-5 et seq.) which are in effect on the effective date of P.L.2004, c.42 (C. 27:5-27 et al.), and which signs are located on property owned or controlled by a State entity. The total number of square feet of advertising space authorized for such signs on property owned or controlled by each State entity after the effective date of P.L.2004, c.42 (C. 27:5-27 et al.) shall not exceed the total number of square feet authorized on that effective date for signs on such property of each such State entity. The limitation on the total square footage of advertising space authorized on signs on property owned or controlled by each State entity after the effective date of P.L.2004, c.42 (C. 27:5-27 et al.) shall not apply to outdoor advertising signs on bus shelters or on railroad station platforms. The commissioner may adjust the total number of square feet of advertising space authorized pursuant to this section if the State entity acquires additional property after the effective date of P.L.2004, c.42 (C. 27:5-27 et al.).

Each such State entity shall adopt rules and regulations, in accordance with the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c.410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) providing for a reduction, over time, in the total number of square feet of advertising space authorized for signs subject to the permitting procedures of P.L.1991, c.413 (C. 27:5-5 et seq.) located on the property of such State entity.

As used in this section, “State entity” means a State department or agency, board, commission, corporation or authority.

L.2004,c.42,s.1.