- (a) The Welcome Center must be operated by the state, county, and/or the local chamber of commerce, if sanctioned by the city.
(b)
- (1) The Welcome Center must be located in a publicly owned facility or a facility owned by the chamber of commerce.
- (2) The Welcome Center must not be located in any facility whose primary emphasis is commercial sales such as stores, shopping centers, etc.
- (c) The Welcome Center must be open daily during reasonable daytime hours especially during tourist season.
(d)
- (1) The Welcome Center must be adjacent to or on a direct route from the highway such that trailblazing is not required.
(2) This route must be able to accommodate:
- (A) Motor homes;
- (B) Travel trailers; and
- (C) Other recreational vehicles.
(e) The Welcome Center must have adequate parking to accommodate:
- (1) Motor homes;
- (2) Travel trailers; and
- (3) Other recreational vehicles.
(f)
- (1) The Welcome Center must distribute pamphlets, flyers, brochures, and other information free of charge.
- (2) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism must approve information on state parks and other facilities under their management.
- (g) The Welcome Center must meet all of the above requirements and be within one (1) mile of a highway to qualify for signs on that highway.