DOH rule relating to use of state rights-of-way and adjacent areas

Senate Bill 354 authorizes West Virginia's Division of Highways (DOH) to implement a specific regulatory rule (157 CSR 06) governing the use of state rights-of-way and adjacent areas. This rule directly affects utility companies, construction crews, and others seeking to access or use state-owned land along roads. The bill formally approves a rule already filed with the State Register on August 9, 2024, which outlines permitted activities and requirements for such use. It does not create new policy but enables the DOH to enforce existing regulatory standards.