R918-7-2. Purpose and Background

  Sections 72-6-401, 72-6-402, and 72-6-403 enact the "Highway Sponsorship Programs", and define the parameters around which sponsorship programs may be operated by the Department. Section 72-6-403 directs the Department to make and enforce rules governing certain aspects of such programs. Sponsorship programs allow for private sponsorship of Department operational activities, facilities or highway-related services and programs. The purpose of the sponsorship of a roadside facility or traveler service program is to provide a product, service, or monetary contribution which will generate an ongoing revenue stream or cost savings to support the operation and maintenance of the Department's network of roadside facilities and/or of its traveler service programs.