As used in this part, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:

1. (1) "Business sign" means a separately attached sign mounted on a motorist information sign panel to show the brand, symbol, trademark, or name, or combination of these, for a motorist service available on a crossroad at or near an interchange or intersection.
2. (2) "Crossroad" means a marked route or other public road intersecting a freeway or divided highway for which access is provided at an interchange or intersection.
3. (3) "Department" means the department of transportation provided for in 2-15-2501.
4. (4) "Franchisee" means a person awarded a franchise as provided in 60-5-505.

5. (5) "Motorist information sign" means a rectangular sign panel located in the same manner as other official traffic signs, readable from the main traveled way, and that is a:

   1. (a) specific information sign; or
   2. (b) tourist-oriented directional sign.
6. (6) "Motorist service" means gas, food, lodging, camping, recreation, and other tourist services.

7. (7) "Specific information sign" means a motorist information sign that is located on the interstate highway system and that contains:

   1. (a) the words "GAS", "FOOD", "LODGING", or "CAMPING";
   2. (b) directional information; and
   3. (c) one or more individual business signs.

8. (8) "Tourist-oriented directional sign" means a motorist information sign located on the primary highway system to provide:

   1. (a) business identification; and
   2. (b) directional information for businesses, services, and activities of interest to tourists.

History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 537, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991.