On or after January 1, 2003, the department shall not mow roadside vegetation on the rights-of-way or medians on any primary or interstate highway. Mowing shall be permitted as follows:
1. On rights-of-way which include drainage ditch areas.
2. On rights-of-way within three miles of the corporate limits of a city.
3. To promote native species of vegetation or other long- lived and adaptable vegetation.
4. For establishing control of damaging insect populations, noxious weeds, and invader plant species.
5. For visibility and safety reasons.
98 Acts, ch 1212, §7
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