OH SB306

Director of Transportation must establish a business logo sign program for placement on state directional signs along divided, multi-lane, limited access highways in rural and urban areas, in accordance with federal law and rules adopted under Chapter 119 of the Revised Code.

Director must establish and may revise participation fees by rule; all direct and indirect program costs (including signs, installation, repair, engineering, insurance, removal, and administration) must be paid by participating businesses.

Revenue exceeding direct and indirect costs and reasonable contractor profit must be remitted to the department; the director may contract with private persons to operate the program if rules are followed.

Program cannot condition participation on businesses limiting, discontinuing, or modifying any advertising or signs, and cannot restrict any person's right to erect or maintain advertising devices.

Motor vehicle fuel sellers may include markings or symbols on their logos indicating sale of alternative fuels, provided they actually sell those fuels.