PURPOSE: This rule defines terms used in this chapter.

1. (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. (2) Adopter means the individual or group approved by the commission to be a participant in the Adopt-A-Highway Program.
3. (3) Adopter representative means a group member designated to represent the volunteer group and serve as its liaison with the commission. The adopter representative is the person who signs the agreement.
4. (4) Agreement means the written agreement between the volunteer individual or group adopting a section of highway right-of-way and the commission.
5. (5) Applicant means the individual or group applying for participation in the Adopt-A- Highway Program.
6. (6) Commission means the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, or its authorized representative.
7. (7) Department means the Missouri Department of Transportation.
8. (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. (9) Participant means any individual, including individuals within a group, who will be participating in the program activity.
10. (10) Program means the Adopt-A-Highway Program.
11. (11) Program activity means litter pickup and/or beautification and/or mowing.
12. (12) Violent criminal activity means any offense having as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another or any offense involving weapons.

AUTHORITY: section 227.030, RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed Feb. 15, 1995, effective July 30, 1995. Emergency amendment filed Feb. 8, 2000, effective Feb. 18, 2000, expired Aug. 15, 2000. Amended: Filed July 10, 2000, effective Jan. 30, 2001.

*Original authority: 227.030, RSMo 1939.