R933-2-12. Termination of Nonconforming Use Status

(1) The nonconforming use status of a controlled sign shall terminate and the status will become illegal under the following conditions: (a) failure of the sign owner to respond to a Notice of Agency Action issued to renew a suspended permit; (b) abandonment; (c) failure to correct an identified outdoor advertising violation or failure to ask for a hearing after receiving proper notice pursuant to Section 72-7-508, failure to file a written response as required by law, or failure to appeal from an adverse decision of the department; (d) purchase by the department under Section 72-7-510; or (e) acquisition at any time by the department for highway construction.