79Electronic billboard approvals

79 Electronic billboard approvals

[Section 79 Inserted by No. 32 of 2007, s. 4, Applied:28 Sep 2007]

(1)  An electronic billboard approval is to –

(a) be in a form determined by the Commission; and

(b) [Section 79 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2022, s. 4, Applied:30 Nov 2022] identify the electronic billboard or electronic billboards for which it is given; and

(c) specify –

(i) the name of the person to whom it is given; and

(ii) the date or dates, or the period, for which it is given; and

(iii) [Section 79 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2022, s. 4, Applied:30 Nov 2022] the precise location or locations where the relevant electronic billboard or electronic billboards may be placed or left; and

(iv) any other matter the Commission thinks fit.

(2)  [Section 79 Subsection (2) substituted by No. 31 of 2022, s. 4, Applied:30 Nov 2022] An electronic billboard approval may be –

(a) given for more than one electronic billboard, if all electronic billboards relate to the same event; and

(b) given for any period or periods that the Commission determines; and

(c) amended, renewed, transferred or otherwise modified as the Commission determines.

(3)  The Commission is not to give an electronic billboard approval unless it is satisfied that –

(a) the relevant electronic billboard is to be used only for legitimate traffic management or road safety purposes; or

(b) exceptional circumstances apply.

(4)  An electronic billboard approval may be made subject to such conditions as the Commission thinks fit having regard to road safety and the convenience of the public.