The secretary of the Department of Transportation shall submit standards to the United States Department of Transportation for allowing off of the right-of-way directional and official signs as authorized pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131(c)(1) and 23 CFR, Part 750, Subpart (B). The Transportation Commission shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to establish criteria and selection methods in conformance with 23 CFR, Part 750, Subpart (B). The rules shall set forth permit application requirements; qualifying directional and official signs; eligibility criteria and standards; sign size, number, location, lighting, and spacing restrictions; sign message content; and erection and maintenance criteria and standards.
SDCL 31-29-80.3