2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 30:2534 — Adopt-a-road program

§2534.  Adopt-a-road program

A.  In order to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities assigned to it under R.S. 30:2521, the section shall develop a program to be known as "adopt-a-road", whereby a business or a private civic organization may adopt a section of state-maintained highway, interstate highway interchanges, interstate highway rest areas, or roadside parks for the sole purpose of controlling litter along that section of highway, interchange, rest area, or park.  Included in the responsibilities of any business or private civic organization which chooses to participate in the program shall be the following:

(1)  Development of a functional plan to influence and encourage the public to improve the appearance of the adopted section of highway.

(2)  A general cleanup of the area at least twice a year.

(3)  Assistance to the section in securing media coverage for the program.

B.  The section shall also develop a program whereby a business or private civic organization may adopt the neutral ground of a portion of a state-maintained highway inside a municipality.  The business or private civic organization shall control litter, cut grass, maintain existing shrubs and trees, and trim curbs.  It may also plant flowers and additional plants if approved by the commission and the Department of Transportation and Development.  The adoption of these areas shall be for periods of one year.

C.  Any organization which adopts an interstate highway interchange, interstate highway rest area, or roadside park shall conduct its general cleanup of such areas only when escorted by a municipal or parish law enforcement officer or other person approved by the section.

D.  Any parish or municipality which maintains a portion of the green space on the interstate system or any state road may place a sign identifying the parish or municipality upon approval of the Department of Transportation and Development.

E.  Any parish or municipality which has a parkway adoption program may place a sign identifying an organization, business, department of government or individual that adopts a portion of the interstate highway system or state highway upon approval of the Department of Transportation and Development.

F.  The Department of Transportation and Development shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Section regarding the planting of flowers and plants and the placement, construction, and maintenance of the signs provided in this Section.

Acts 1989, No. 420, §1; Acts 1989, No. 687, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1019, §§1, 9.