(1) In an area where more than one (1) authority may assert jurisdiction over a right-of-way, only the authority controlling the smallest geographic territory shall be authorized to adopt standards under § 23-17-508, issue permits under § 23-17-510, or require the payment of fees under § 23-17-511.
(2) This section does not restrict the authority of the Arkansas Department of Transportation over the location of a facility in a right-of-way controlled by the department.