60-4-402. Occupancy and relocation of utility facilities -- rules. The department shall adopt reasonable rules governing right-of-way occupancy by a utility and, except as provided in 60-4-403(2) and (3), for the reimbursement to a utility for the costs of installation, construction, maintenance, repair, renewal, or relocation of facilities. The rules must provide for right-of-way occupancy and relocation of publicly owned water and sewer facilities. The rules must ensure that the nonhighway use of the right-of-way does not affect the department's ability to maintain and operate the highway in a safe manner.