37 Miss. Code R. § 1-7501-09002-200

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 37-1-7501-09002-200

Pursuant to Public Law 89-385, 89^th Congress, also known as the Highway Beautification Act of 1965, as amended, all regulations promulgated under said act by the Federal Highway Administration, that said agreement entered into between the State of Mississippi and the Federal Highway Administration, dated March 6, 1972, and Section 49-23-1, et. seq., Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, the Mississippi Transportation Commission, hereinafter "the Commission", declares that the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising and directional or other official signs and notices in control areas adjacent to the rights of way of State Controlled Routes within this State shall be regulated in accordance with the terms of this rule. This action is taken based on a finding by the Commission that control of outdoor advertising is necessary in order to:

(1) prevent unreasonable distraction of operators of motor vehicles,

(2) prevent confusion with regard to traffic lights, signs or signals or other interference with the effectiveness of traffic regulations,

(3) attract tourists and promote the prosperity and economic wellbeing of the general welfare of the State,

(4) promote the safety, convenience, recreational value, and enjoyment of travel on highways within this State,

(5) protect the public investment in highways, and/or

(6) preserve and enhance the natural scenic beauty and aesthetic features of the highways and the areas adjacent thereto.

37 Miss. Code. R. § 1-7501-09002-200

Amended 5/27/2021