1. (1) When space is available on a background sign panel, the contractor will:

   1. (a) Contact any establishment that is open for business at the interchange and has a shorter eligibility distance than a business with a current “Notice of Eligibility” on file with the contractor or a current participant of the Logo Sign Program. This establishment must be provided the opportunity to submit an application to participate in the Logo Sign Program; and,
   2. (b) Approve or deny the establishment’s application based upon the requirements of these rules; and,
   3. (c) Issue a “Notice of Space Availability” to the business with the current shortest eligibility distance that hold a “Notice of Eligibility;” and,
   4. (d) Make such inquiries, investigations and inspections as necessary to insure that the business continues to meet the eligibility requirements set out in these rules.
2. (2) The contractor will notify the business of the required number of mainline, exit ramp and trailblazer logo signs required.

Authority: T.C.A. § 54-5-1108. Administrative History: Original rule filed January 23, 1989; effective March 9, 1989. Rule has been assigned a new control number from 1680-09-01-.08 filed and effective February 1, 2003. Repeal and new rule filed May 14, 2014; effective October 29, 2014.