70:04:07:01.  Definitions. Terms defined in SDCL 31-29-62 have the same meaning when used in this chapter. In addition, terms used in this chapter have the following meaning:

          (1)  "Tourist-oriented directional signing," signing installed and maintained by the department within the right-of-way of a highway which provides business identification and directional information for tourist-oriented businesses;

          (2)  "Rural business," a commercial activity engaged in as a means of livelihood or profit, located completely outside a municipality as defined by SDCL 9-1-1, that provides goods or services or which engages in commerce, trade, or industry;

          (3)  "Tourist-oriented business," a business, service, or activity that receives the major portion of its income or visitors during its business season from road users traveling for pleasure and not residing in the area of the facility. A tourist-oriented business is a lodging establishment, campground, visitor attraction, recreational service, recreational equipment rental business, or visitor intensive business as defined by SDCL 10-45D-1, or an agri-tourism business;

          (4)  "Agri-tourism business," a business that offers activities that occur on a farm and are related to the agricultural use of the farm site, including, but not limited to: on-site sales of agricultural products directly to the consumer, such as roadside farm markets, pick-your-own operations, you-cut Christmas trees, farms wineries, and educational activities and tours.

          Source: 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; 39 SDR 120, effective January 9, 2013.

          General Authority: SDCL 31-29-80.1.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 31-29-80.1.