PURPOSE: This rule provides the purpose for the Adopt-A-Highway Program
- (1) The purpose of the Adopt-A-Highway Program is to increase public awareness of the environmental needs along Missouri’s highways and to provide volunteer communnity support for anti-litter and highway beautification programs.
(2) This program will reduce litter along the highways, enhance the environment and beautify Missouri’s roadsides.
Auth: section 227.030, RSMo (2994).* Original rule filed Feb. X,1995, effective July 30,1995. ‘Original authority 1939.
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7 CSR 10-14.020 Definitions
PURPOSE: This rule defines terms used in this chapter.
- (1) Adopted section means a particular section of state highway right-of-way designated by the commission to be adopted by the volunteer individual or group participating in the Adopt. A-Highway Program.
- (2) Adopter meant the individual or group approved by the commission to he a participant in the Adopt-A-Highway Program.
- (3) Adopter representative means a group member designated to represent the volunteer group and serve as its liaison with the commission. Usually the person who signs the agreement is the adopter representative.
- (4) Agreement means the written agreement between the volunteer individual or group adopting a section of highway right-of-way and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commmission.
- (5) Applicant means the individual or group applying for participation in the Adopt-A- Highway Program.
(6) Commission means the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, or its authorized representative.
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- (7) DepartmentmeanstheMissouriHighways and Transportation Department.
- (8) Litter means any unsightly matter that may include, but is not limited to, disposable packaging, containers, cans, bottles, paper and cigar or cigarette butts. Litter does not include hazardous, heavy or large items.
- (9) Program means the Adopt-A-Highway Program.
(10) Program activity means litter pickup and/or beautification and/or mowing.
Auth: section 227.030, RSMo (1994).* Original rule filed Feb. l&1995, effective July 30,1995. ‘Original authority 1939,