(1) The fee for placing business signs on specific information sign panels may include the prorated cost for fabrication, erection, maintenance, or servicing of specific information and business signs; removal or covering business signs; other costs associated with the program, including the department's cost in administering the program, and reasonable profit for the franchisee operating the program. The fee may include the supplemental directional sign if needed and trailblazer signs if needed. The fee for each space on specific information sign panels shall be the same for all businesses.

(2) Similar criteria to set fees for tourist-oriented directional signs shall be used.

(3) The department shall review the fees charged and any subsequent increases for reasonableness and shall authorize them if they are in compliance with 60-5-510, MCA.