2-17-423. Rules. (1) The department of transportation may adopt and enforce reasonable rules governing the maintenance and operation of motor vehicles under control of the department.

(2) The department shall establish reasonable rules governing:

(a) the manner and procedure by which motor pool vehicles may be rented or leased to state officials, state agencies, or state employees;

(b) procedures for determining when a motor pool vehicle is not available for use; and

(c) rental charges for a motor pool vehicle that may include reimbursement of actual costs for administration, maintenance, service, operation, storage, replacement, and disposal costs.

(3) The department shall adopt and formulate travel rules providing:

(a) for scheduling of motor pool vehicles and filing an application for travel showing destination and date and time of departure and;

(b) for filing a report upon completion of the trip, showing mileage traveled and date and time of return.