(a) The department will convert a commercial sign registration
issued under §21.409 of this chapter (relating to Permit Application)
or a permit issued under §21.407 of this chapter (relating to
Existing Off-Premise Signs) to a commercial sign permit under this
subchapter if a highway previously regulated under Transportation
Code, Chapter 394, becomes subject to Transportation Code, Chapter
391.
(b) A holder of a permit or registration converted
under this section is not required to pay an original permit fee under §21.171
of this subchapter (relating to Permit Application Fee).
(c) If a commercial sign owner has prepaid registration
fees under §21.407 of this chapter (relating to Existing Off-Premise
Signs), the outstanding balance will be credited to the sign owner's
annual license renewal fee.
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