The director may issue to any person, without charge, a permit to erect or construct a utility, telephone, or telegraph line as described in section 1 of this chapter under the rules and restrictions that the director considers necessary:

1. (1) for the protection and preservation of the natural scenic conditions of the land; or

2. (2) to prevent the line from interfering with or obstructing the use and enjoyment of the property by the public.

   However, the director shall not impose a charge to issue a permit to erect or construct a utility, telephone, or telegraph line as described in section 1(5) of this chapter.

   [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 32-5-4-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.145-2015, SEC.6.