§ 57-15-10 — Establishment and operation of ferries and terminals by Department of Transportation and counties.

(A) The Department of Transportation may provide for the establishment, operation, maintenance, and supervision of public ferries connecting parts of the state highway system. (B) The governing body of a county may provide for the establishment, operation, maintenance, and supervision of public ferries connecting parts of public roads located within the county that are not under the control of the department. (C) Where the boundary line between adjoining counties runs though a river or other body of water, the governing bodies of the counties may enter into an agreement providing for the establishment, operation, maintenance, and supervision of public ferries connecting state roads in the counties that are not under control of the department. (D) The department, or a county governing body, may acquire, own, lease, charter, or otherwise control all vessels, boats, terminals, or other facilities required for the proper operation of ferries established and operated pursuant to this section.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 33-702; 1952 Code SECTION 33-702; 1942 Code SECTION 6046; 1932 Code SECTION 6046; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 3115; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 2161; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 1431; 1899 (23) 85; 2008 Act No. 250, SECTION 1, eff June 4, 2008.