WHEREAS, the Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign (TODS) program regulations have been approved by the Administrative Rules and Regulations Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council; and
WHEREAS, the Commission desires to promote economic development in the State by providing directional information regarding tourist-oriented businesses and activities to motorists.
NOW THEREFORE, Part F. of the General Requirements of the Commission’s TODS Regulations is changed in its entirety to read:
F. An activity or site will not qualify for TODS if the activity or site is identified by a Department directional sign that is within the right-of-way, if the activity or site is advertised by an off-premise sign that is illegal as defined by the Arkansas Highway Beautification Act, or if the activity or site is advertised by an off-premise sign that is visible from the location of the proposed TODS.
FURTHER, the Director is authorized to take all steps necessary to implement this amendment in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act.