The application procedure for a business sign permit for services for motorists on a panel and supplemental panel is as follows:

1. (1) Application shall be made to the department on forms furnished by the department;
2. (2) Applications for business signs at interchanges must be for both a panel and supplemental panel;
3. (3) All applications shall be accompanied by a $50 fee for each business sign requested. There is no application fee for a trailblazing sign;
4. (4) The application fee is refundable if the application is not approved;
5. (5) If the number of applications exceeds the number of business signs that can be installed at an interchange or intersection, the department shall give priority to the applicant whose service is nearest the ramp terminus or intersection by the most accessible route. To accomplish the priority, an existing permit may be canceled pursuant to § 70:04:02:19, but the permit shall stay in effect until the day preceding the anniversary date of notification that the business sign can be installed; and
6. (6) Within 30 days after receipt of an application, the department shall notify an applicant whether or not the application has been approved.

Source: 6 SDR 99, effective April 13, 1980; 7 SDR 25, effective September 22, 1980; transferred from § 70:01:06.02:18, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 18 SDR 148, effective March 26, 1992; 23 SDR 132, effective February 27, 1997; 40 SDR 102, effective December 3, 2013.

General Authority: SDCL 31-29-80.1 , 31-29-80.2.

Law Implemented: SDCL 31-29-63(6) , 31-29-80.1 , 31-29-80.2.