Sec. 2. 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) for the protection and preservation of the natural scenic conditions of the land; or
(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.