With the approval of the department, state agencies may install and operate toll-free telephone lease lines to provide access by the public and local governmental agencies. The department shall adopt guidelines for the use of toll-free lease lines by state agencies as are necessary to promote the efficient use thereof. Following approval of the department, the toll-free telephone number shall be published at least once in the California Regulatory Notice Register.

The information which is made available on toll-free lease lines shall be accessible by both tone dial and rotary dial telephones.