SDCL § 31-29-80.2: Funding of directional sign program.

The Department of Transportation may use federal aid interstate and primary funds and state highway funds to participate in the cost and erection of such signs. The department may also receive and expend money furnished by the firm whose name or logo is displayed on the sign to cover the cost of the business sign. The Transportation Commission may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to establish a uniform annual assessment and initial fee to the advertiser to cover the cost of maintaining and erecting such signs. All fees and assessments pursuant to this section shall be credited to the state highway fund.