AB 98

This bill provides a way for snowmobile clubs to erect signs that advertise

certain nearby businesses along snowmobile trails on Department of Natural

Resources land.

Current DNR administrative rules relating to the use of DNR properties

prohibit a person from posting a sign or distributing advertising matter unless first

authorized by contractual agreement. This bill allows a snowmobile club to erect

eligible signs that advertise nearby businesses along snowmobile trails on DNR land

if the club does so under an agreement with DNR. Under the bill, DNR must enter

into such an agreement with an interested club. The bill provides that a sign is

eligible if it advertises only businesses that offer fuel, food, vehicle servicing, or

lodging and that are accessible by snowmobile; it is placed only at a trail intersection;

it contains only the name of the business, the type of service provided, the distance

to the business, and an arrow showing the direction to the business; it meets all other

requirements for snowmobile guide signs; and it is erected and maintained by the

club. The bill prohibits DNR from charging a fee as a condition of entering into such

an agreement.

Under the bill, advertising on a sign in conformity with the bill is exempt from

public bidding requirements.