LIVING LOGOS; PILOT PROJECT

(a) The commission may adopt rules implementing a pilot project for the leasing of state highway right-of-way, subject to any applicable federal regulation of outdoor advertising, as a location or locations for commercial advertising by means of a floral mosaic living logo. (b) Rules adopted under this section shall: (1) provide for the award of a lease in a manner that maximizes revenue to the state; (2) regulate the content, composition, placement, installation, and maintenance of a floral mosaic living logo; (3) set a bond for faithful performance of the lessee; (4) provide for the public safety; (5) ensure that installation and maintenance of a floral mosaic living logo will not interfere with access to, or be inconsistent with the use of, abutting property; and (6) include such other matters as may be necessary to protect the integrity of the involved highway. (c) A floral mosaic living logo installed or placed under this section may not contain a message, symbol, or trademark that resembles an official traffic-control device. (d) This section applies to state highway right-of-way in a county with a population of 500,000 or more.