In order to comply with Section 131, Title 23, United States Code and regulations promulgated under that section and to prevent interruption of the state's federally-aided highway funding, the Department of Transportation shall confer with the Federal Highway Administration as to how best to structure a nonconforming sign removal program.
The department shall submit to the Federal Highway Administration in a timely fashion its process, program, and timetable for removal of nonconforming signs under Section 131, Title 23, United States Code and regulations promulgated under that section.
In developing and implementing this removal program the department shall consult with interested parties and affected entities including, but not limited to, other state and local agencies, sign owners, environmental groups, and the business community.
HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 473, Section 7; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1530.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 57 - Highways, Bridges and Ferries
Chapter 25 - Outdoor Advertising
Section 57-25-10. Unlawful to display, place, or affix posters within right-of-way.
Section 57-25-15. Highway signs.
Section 57-25-20. Obscene or indecent billboards prohibited.
Section 57-25-30. Erection of bus shelters; location; permit requirement; fee.
Section 57-25-110. Short title.
Section 57-25-120. Definitions.
Section 57-25-130. Declaration of purpose.
Section 57-25-150. Permits for erection and maintenance of signs; fees.
Section 57-25-160. Erection and maintenance of illegal advertising device.
Section 57-25-170. Information signs on highway right-of-way.
Section 57-25-185. Department to promulgate regulations.
Section 57-25-220. Rule of construction.
Section 57-25-410. Definitions.
Section 57-25-420. Information required on signs.
Section 57-25-430. Permitted outdoor advertising signs.
Section 57-25-440. Permits for erection and maintenance of signs.
Section 57-25-450. Erection and maintenance of illegal advertising device.
Section 57-25-470. Compensation for removal of signs.
Section 57-25-480. Information signs within right-of-way.
Section 57-25-490. Agencies shall cooperate with Department of Transportation.
Section 57-25-500. Rule of construction.
Section 57-25-610. Definitions.
Section 57-25-630. Information required on signs.
Section 57-25-640. Permitted outdoor advertising signs.
Section 57-25-650. Permits for erection and maintenance of signs.
Section 57-25-660. Erection and maintenance of illegal advertising device.
Section 57-25-680. Compensation for removal of signs.
Section 57-25-690. Information signs within right-of-way.
Section 57-25-700. Markers; agencies shall cooperate with Department of Transportation.
Section 57-25-710. Rule of construction.
Section 57-25-800. Definitions.
Section 57-25-830. Submission of application; costs, installation, and maintenance of signs.