70:04:07:08.  Application procedure. The application procedure for a tourist-oriented directional sign permit is as follows:

          (1)  Application must be made to the department on forms furnished by the department;

          (2)  All applications must be accompanied by a one-time $50 fee for each tourist-oriented directional sign requested;

          (3)  Within 30 days after receipt of an application, the department shall notify an applicant whether or not the application has been approved and, if it has, the date it is anticipated that it will be installed;

          (4)  The applicant shall pay an annual fee of $100 for each sign to the department on the date of installation and thereafter on the anniversary date of the installation to cover costs for installing, maintaining, and removing the sign. The department shall bill the applicant for these fees.

          Source: 20 SDR 96, effective December 29, 1993; 22 SDR 183, adopted June 30, 1996, effective January 1, 1997.

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

          Law Implemented: SDCL 31-29-80.1, 31-29-80.2.