Montana § 60-5-502 - Definitions
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 60-5-502 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 60-5-502. Definitions
Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Business sign" means a separately attached sign mounted on a motorist information sign panel to show the brand, symbol, trademark, or name, or combination of these, for a motorist service available on a crossroad at or near an interchange or intersection. (2) "Crossroad" means a marked route or other public road intersecting a freeway or divided highway for which access is provided at an interchange or intersection. (3) "Department" means the department of transportation provided for in 2-15-2501 . (4) "Franchisee" means a person awarded a franchise as provided in 60-5-505 . (5) "Motorist information sign" means a rectangular sign panel located in the same manner as other official traffic signs, readable from the main traveled way, and that is a: (a) specific information sign; or (b) tourist-oriented directional sign. (6) "Motorist service" means gas, food, lodging, camping, recreation, and other tourist services. (7) "Specific information sign" means a motorist information sign that is located on the interstate highway system and that contains: (a) the words "GAS", "FOOD", "LODGING", or "CAMPING"; (b) directional information; and (c) one or more individual business signs. (8) "Tourist-oriented directional sign" means a motorist information sign located on the primary highway system to provide: (a) business identification; and (b) directional information for businesses, services, and activities of interest to tourists.
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