R918-7-2. Purpose and Background

Title 72, Chapter 6, Part 4 Highway Sponsorship Program Act provides the requirements the department must follow when establishing a sponsorship program for department operational activities such as rest areas, safety programs, and litter control. Section 72-6-403 directs the department to make rules governing certain aspects of such programs. The purpose of the sponsorship program is to generate an ongoing revenue stream or cost savings to offset costs associated with a supported operational activity and the operation and maintenance of the state highway system.