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MT Code § 60-5-502 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-502. Definitions

  60-5-502. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:   (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) "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) "Department" means the department of transportation provided for in 2-15-2501.   (4) "Franchisee" means a person awarded a franchise as provided in 60-5-505.   (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:   (a) specific information sign; or   (b) tourist-oriented directional sign.   (6) "Motorist service" means gas, food, lodging, camping, recreation, and other tourist services.   (7) "Specific information sign" means a motorist information sign that is located on the interstate highway system and that contains:   (a) the words "GAS", "FOOD", "LODGING", or "CAMPING";   (b) directional information; and   (c) one or more individual business signs.   (8) "Tourist-oriented directional sign" means a motorist information sign located on the primary highway system to provide:   (a) business identification; and   (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.
MT Code § 60-5-503 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-503. Rulemaking authority

  60-5-503. Rulemaking authority. The department may adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of 60-5-501, 60-5-502, 60-5-504, 60-5-505, 60-5-509 through 60-5-514, and 60-5-519 through 60-5-522.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 537, L. 1989.
MT Code § 60-5-504 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-504. Motorist information sign program -- department

  60-5-504. Motorist information sign program -- department. There is a motorist information sign program to be operated by a franchisee under the general supervision and control of the department.   History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 537, L. 1989.
MT Code § 60-5-505 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-505. Franchises

  60-5-505. Franchises. (1) The department may grant a franchise by public negotiation or bid to qualified persons to establish and operate the motorist information sign program authorized under 60-5-504.   (2) A franchisee shall furnish, install, maintain, and replace motorist information signs for the benefit of businesses that provide motorist services for the general public and may lease space on the signs to eligible businesses.   (3) A franchisee shall comply with the provisions of 60-5-501, 60-5-502, 60-5-511 through 60-5-514, and 60-5-519 through 60-5-522 and any other applicable state and federal laws and regulations.   History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 537, L. 1989.
MT Code § 60-5-506 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-506. through 60-5-508 reserved

  60-5-506 through 60-5-508 reserved.
MT Code § 60-5-509 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-509. Contract requirements

  60-5-509. Contract requirements. All contracts made between the department and a franchisee must provide for:   (1) a requirement that the franchisee obtain liability insurance in an amount sufficient to jointly insure the state and the franchisee against all liability for claims for damages occurring wholly or in part because of the franchisee; and   (2) the standards for the size, design, erection, and maintenance that were adopted under 60-5-503.   History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 537, L. 1989.
MT Code § 60-5-510 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-510. Costs

  60-5-510. Costs. The department shall authorize reasonable fees to cover all costs incurred under the motorist information sign program. Fees must be paid under agreements negotiated between a franchisee and an advertiser unless otherwise provided in the contract between the department and the franchisee.   History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 537, L. 1989.
MT Code § 60-5-511 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-511. Specific information signs within right-of-way of interstate highway system

  60-5-511. Specific information signs within right-of-way of interstate highway system. Specific information signs may be erected and maintained within the right-of-way of the interstate highway system to give the traveling public specific information as to motorist services available on a crossroad at or near an interchange.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 537, L. 1989.
MT Code § 60-5-512 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-512. Specific information signs -- number of business signs -- distances

  60-5-512. Specific information signs -- number of business signs -- distances. (1) The number of specific information signs permitted is limited to one for each type of motorist service along an approach to an interchange or intersection.   (2) More than six business signs may not be displayed on a "GAS", "FOOD", "LODGING", or "CAMPING" specific information sign. Except as provided in subsection (3), a business may not be allowed more than one business sign on the same specific information sign.   (3) In areas where there are not more than four qualified businesses available for each of two or more types of motorist services, business signs for two types of services may be displayed by a business on the same specific information sign. More than four business signs for each type of service may not be displayed in combination on a specific information sign.   (4) To qualify for business identification on a specific information sign, a motorist service facility shall meet the eligibility criteria established in 60-5-514 and may not be located more than 3 miles from the interstate highway. However, if eligible services are not located within the 3-mile limit, the distance limits may be increased in 3-mile increments until either an eligible service or 15 miles is reached.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 537, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 260, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 281, L. 1997.
MT Code § 60-5-513 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-513. Sign composition -- spacing -- conformity with laws

  60-5-513. Sign composition -- spacing -- conformity with laws. (1) A specific information sign panel must have a blue background with a white reflectorized border. The panels may be illuminated subject to regulation by the department.   (2) A business sign must have a blue background with a white legend unless other requirements are established by the department. Nationally, regionally, or locally known commercial symbols, brands, or trademarks for service stations, restaurants, campgrounds, and motels must be used when applicable. The symbol, brand, or trademark used on the business sign must be reproduced in the colors and general shape consistent with customary use. Messages, symbols, brands, or trademarks that interfere with or resemble any official warning or regulatory traffic sign, signal, or device are prohibited.   (3) Specific information signs are permitted only at locations where there is adequate distance between interchanges in compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, as amended.   (4) The spacing between two specific information sign panels and between specific information sign panels and official traffic control signs must be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. If there is insufficient space for both official traffic control signs and specific information signs, the official traffic control signs must be installed.   (5) The erection and maintenance of specific information signs must conform to national standards promulgated by the secretary of the U.S. department of transportation pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 131 and 23 U.S.C. 315 and rules adopted by the department under 60-5-503.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 537, L. 1989.
MT Code § 60-5-514 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-514. Business eligibility -- criteria -- restrictions

  60-5-514. Business eligibility -- criteria -- restrictions. (1) To be eligible for placement of a business sign on a specific information sign panel, a business establishment shall meet standards for "GAS", "FOOD", "LODGING", and "CAMPING" services in rules adopted by the department pursuant to guidelines in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, as amended.   (2) (a) Each business identified on a specific information sign shall provide assurance of its conformity with all applicable laws concerning the provision of public accommodations without regard to race, color, sex, culture, social origin or condition, or political or religious ideas.   (b) If such a business violates any of these laws, it loses eligibility for business identification on a specific information sign.   (3) No business that owns any outdoor advertising structure in violation of the provisions of Title 75, chapter 15, part 1, may be eligible for business identification on a specific information sign for 1 year after the illegal outdoor advertising structure is removed unless the owner voluntarily removes it within 45 days of receiving notification under 75-15-131.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 537, L. 1989.
MT Code § 60-5-515 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-515. through 60-5-518 reserved

  60-5-515 through 60-5-518 reserved.
MT Code § 60-5-519 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-519. Tourist-oriented directional signs within right-of-way of primary highway system

  60-5-519. Tourist-oriented directional signs within right-of-way of primary highway system. (1) Tourist-oriented directional signs may be erected and maintained within the right-of-way of the primary highway system to provide information to the traveling public concerning motorist services accessible from the primary highway system by way of an intersecting highway.   (2) Except as provided by rule, a tourist-oriented directional sign may not be erected if the place of business is readily visible from the main-traveled roadway.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 537, L. 1989.
MT Code § 60-5-520 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-520. Tourist-oriented directional signs -- number of business signs -- distances

  60-5-520. Tourist-oriented directional signs -- number of business signs -- distances. (1) The number of tourist-oriented directional signs is limited to three signs on an approach to an intersection.   (2) No more than four business signs may be installed on a tourist-oriented directional sign.   (3) To qualify for business identification on a tourist-oriented sign, a business shall meet the eligibility criteria established in 60-5-522 and may not be located more than 5 miles from the primary highway, except as otherwise permitted by the department if no eligible business is located within the 5-mile limit.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 537, L. 1989.
MT Code § 60-5-521 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-521. Sign composition -- design -- conformity with standards and rules

  60-5-521. Sign composition -- design -- conformity with standards and rules. (1) A tourist-oriented directional sign must be rectangular in shape and must have a white legend and border on a blue background.   (2) A tourist-oriented directional sign may contain standard general service symbols to indicate a class of business, service, or activity.   (3) Business signs for specific businesses, services, and activities may be installed on a tourist-oriented directional sign. Nationally, regionally, or locally known commercial symbols, brands, or trademarks for service stations, restaurants, campgrounds, and motels must be used when applicable. Such commercial symbols, brands, and trademarks must be reduced to an appropriate size. No business sign may resemble any official warning or regulatory traffic sign, signal, or device.   (4) A tourist-oriented directional sign may contain no more than two lines of legend, including no more than one business sign, a separate directional arrow, and the distance to the specific business, service, or activity.   (5) The content of the legend must be limited to the identification of the business, service, or activity. The legend may not include promotional advertising.   (6) The legends, arrows, and business signs displayed on a tourist-oriented directional sign may be reflectorized.   (7) The erection and maintenance of tourist-oriented directional signs must conform to national standards promulgated by the U.S. secretary of transportation pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 131 and 23 U.S.C. 315 and rules adopted by the department under 60-5-503.   History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 537, L. 1989.
MT Code § 60-5-522 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-522. Business eligibility -- criteria -- restrictions

  60-5-522. Business eligibility -- criteria -- restrictions. (1) To be eligible for business identification on a tourist-oriented directional sign, a business establishment shall meet the following standards for a business, service, or activity:   (a) Gas, food, lodging, and camping services must:   (i) be licensed and approved by the state and local agencies regulating the particular type of business;   (ii) provide an acceptable level of service to the public;   (iii) be in continuous operation at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, including Saturday or Sunday; and   (iv) have a telephone and restroom facilities available for public use.   (b) Recreation services must:   (i) be licensed and approved by state and local agencies as required by law;   (ii) provide to families and the public activities of interest in which people participate for purposes of physical exercise, collective amusement, or enjoyment of nature. Such activities may include hiking, golfing, skiing, boating, swimming, picnicking, fishing, and horseback riding.   (c) Tourist services must:   (i) be licensed as required by law;   (ii) be open to the public at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, including Saturday or Sunday, during the normal tourist season; and   (iii) provide a natural, recreational, historical, cultural, educational, or entertainment activity or a unique or unusual commercial or nonprofit activity, from which the major portion of income or visitors is derived during normal business seasons from motorists not residing in the immediate area of the activity.   (2) Priority under subsection (1)(a) must be given to businesses that are in continuous operation for 12 months a year.   (3) (a) Each business identified on a tourist-oriented directional sign shall provide assurance of its conformity with all applicable laws concerning the provision of public accommodations without regard to race, color, sex, culture, social origin or condition, or political or religious ideas.   (b) If a business violates any of these laws, it loses eligibility for business identification on a tourist-oriented directional sign.   (4) A business that owns any outdoor advertising structure in violation of the provisions of Title 75, chapter 15, part 1, may not be eligible for business identification on a tourist-oriented directional sign for 1 year after the illegal outdoor advertising structure is removed unless the owner voluntarily removes it within 45 days of receiving notification under 75-15-131.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 537, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 260, L. 1993.
MT Code § 60-5-523 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-523. through 60-5-525 reserved

  60-5-523 through 60-5-525 reserved.
MT Code § 60-5-526 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-526. Restrictions

  60-5-526. Restrictions. The department may take no action under this part that may result in the loss to the state of any federal highway construction funds.   History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 537, L. 1989.
MT Code § 60-5-527 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-527. Federal requirements -- conflict and accord

  60-5-527. Federal requirements -- conflict and accord. If the secretary of the U.S. department of transportation finds any part of this part to be in conflict with federal requirements that are prescribed as a condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this part is invalid only to the extent of the conflict and such finding may not affect the operation of the remainder of this part in its valid applications.   History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 537, L. 1989.
MT Code § 60-5-528 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-528. and 60-5-529 reserved

  60-5-528 and 60-5-529 reserved.
MT Code § 60-5-530 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 5. Control of Access and Information Signs|Part 5. Information Signs|60-5-530. Antilittering signs

  60-5-530. Antilittering signs. (1) (a) There is an antilittering sign special revenue account within the state special revenue fund established in 17-2-102.  (b) There must be paid into the account money received from donations for the making and installation of antilittering signs.   (c) Money in the account is statutorily appropriated, as provided in 17-7-502, to the department of transportation and may only be used for the design, making, installation, and maintenance of antilittering signs.   (2) The department shall:   (a) design a highway sign conveying in words or images an antilittering message;   (b) make known to the public the cost of making and installing antilittering signs, the method for donating money for antilittering signs, and a method for designating preferred locations for sign installation;   (c) make and install antilittering signs at appropriate locations on the public highways of the state. Only donated money may be used for this subsection (2)(c).   (3) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 112, L. 2021.
MT Code § 60-6-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 6. Highway Encroachments|Part 1. Removal of Encroachments by State Authorities|60-6-101. Highway encroachments -- permit -- immediate removal

  60-6-101. Highway encroachments -- permit -- immediate removal. (1) If a commission-designated highway system or state highway is encroached on by an obstruction, device, or object placed within the right-of-way limits, including a fence, building, structure, sign, marker, mailbox, newspaper delivery box, or driveway approach, or is obstructed by physical occupancy of the right-of-way by a person, persons, or group of persons, the department of transportation:   (a) for a mailbox or newspaper delivery box, may issue an encroachment permit pursuant to subsection (3); and   (b) (i) for all other encroachments, may issue an encroachment permit pursuant to subsection (2); or   (ii) may give notice in writing to the person erecting or maintaining the encroachment requiring that it be removed.   (2) (a) A highway right-of-way encroachment may not be constructed, maintained, or occupied on a commission-designated highway system or state highway without a permit. An application for a permit must be made to the department on a form provided by the department. The department shall require reasonable information to be furnished, including site plan drawings or specifications for an object encroachment.   (b) The department shall adopt rules pertaining to the issuance of encroachment permits and the removal of encroachments.   (3) (a) The department shall adopt rules pertaining to the accommodation of mailboxes and newspaper delivery boxes on public highway rights-of-way. The rules must ensure that the location and construction of mailboxes and newspaper delivery boxes conform to the rules and regulations of the U.S. postal service.   (b) The department may issue an encroachment permit for a completed permit application for a mailbox or newspaper delivery box.   (c) The department may not charge a fee for an encroachment permit for a mailbox or newspaper delivery box.   (4) If an encroachment obstructs or prevents the use of the highway for vehicles, the department may immediately remove the encroachment without the notice required by 60-6-102.   (5) Utility facilities lawfully occupying a highway right-of-way on October 1, 2019, or under an occupancy or encroachment permit issued by the department pursuant to 60-4-402(1)(c) are not encroachments within the meaning of this part.   History: En. 32-4411 by Sec. 1, Ch. 231, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4411; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 287, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 75, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 303, L. 2019.
MT Code § 60-6-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 60. Highways and Transportation|Chapter 6. Highway Encroachments|Part 1. Removal of Encroachments by State Authorities|60-6-102. Notice of encroachment

  60-6-102. Notice of encroachment. (1) Notice to remove an unpermitted encroachment, specifying the width of the highway right-of-way and the place and extent of the encroachment, must be given to the person erecting or maintaining the encroachment.   (2) Notice must be given in the following manner:   (a) in writing by certified mail sent to the person's business or personal address or by personal service; or   (b) if the person's address cannot be found, by posting it on the encroachment.   History: En. 32-4412 by Sec. 2, Ch. 231, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4412; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 303, L. 2019.