When any two counties are separated by a stream of water, and it is desired to bridge such stream, such counties may join in the construction of the same, and the county commissioners of the aforesaid counties shall determine the proportionate share of bonds to be issued by each, and each county shall bear its proportionate share and expense of cost of constructing and maintaining said bridge, and if the same be a toll bridge, shall receive a proportionate share of tolls collected therefrom: provided, that each county shall vote separately on the issue of the bonds.
History: Laws 1891, ch. 83, § 8; C.L. 1897, § 356; Code 1915, § 1163; C.S. 1929, § 33-3908; 1941 Comp., § 15-4609; 1953 Comp., § 15-49-12.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 49 - Bonds for Courthouses, Jails, Bridges, Hospitals and Libraries
Section 4-49-1 - Bonds for remodeling and making additions.
Section 4-49-2 - [Location of county hospitals; approval of the department of health.]
Section 4-49-3 - [Two or more counties joining in construction of county hospital; bonds.]
Section 4-49-4 - Bonds for courthouses, jails and bridges.
Section 4-49-5 - [Election necessary.]
Section 4-49-6 - Legislative declaration; necessary public buildings and public projects.
Section 4-49-7 - General obligation bonds; authority to issue.
Section 4-49-8 - Election on bond question; petition; notice; election without petition.
Section 4-49-9 - [Second petition; procedure.]
Section 4-49-10 - [Conduct of election.]
Section 4-49-12 - [Qualifications of voters.]
Section 4-49-13 - [Stream on county boundary; bridge bonds.]
Section 4-49-14 - [Vote for issuance; notice of bids; proposals; place of construction.]
Section 4-49-15 - [Contracts authorized.]
Section 4-49-16 - [Registration of bonds.]
Section 4-49-17 - [Tax levy for payment of bonds.]
Section 4-49-18 - [Taxes to be paid in cash; use for specified purpose.]
Section 4-49-19 - [Redemption; notice; cancellation.]
Section 4-49-20 - [Use of funds for specific purpose; misapplication; penalty.]