Effective - 28 Aug 1939
237.170. Penalty for neglect. — Every ferryman failing to give such due attention shall, for every offense, forfeit five dollars, and for failure to keep such boat in good repair, shall forfeit thirty dollars to the county where the ferry is situated; and he shall be liable for all damages that any person may sustain thereby, to be recovered by civil action in any court having jurisdiction.
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(RSMo 1939 § 15295)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 14207; 1919 § 5541; 1909 § 6484
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XIV - Roads and Waterways
Chapter 237 - Barges, Ferries and Wharves
Section 237.010 - Ferry not to be kept without license.
Section 237.020 - Application for license.
Section 237.030 - Tax on license.
Section 237.040 - License issued, when.
Section 237.050 - Bond required.
Section 237.060 - Licenses granted by clerks in vacation.
Section 237.070 - Continuation of licenses.
Section 237.080 - License granted without tax, when.
Section 237.090 - License may be revoked.
Section 237.100 - Keeping ferry without license, penalty.
Section 237.110 - Liable to action for damages.
Section 237.120 - Ferriage — rates fixed by county commission.
Section 237.130 - Ferriage, when tendered.
Section 237.140 - Rates posted.
Section 237.150 - Failure to post rates, penalty.
Section 237.160 - Good boats and sufficient hands to be kept.
Section 237.170 - Penalty for neglect.
Section 237.180 - Number of licenses not limited.
Section 237.190 - Exclusive privilege granted, when.
Section 237.210 - Cities may lease wharf.
Section 237.220 - Suit on bond.