7-14-2824. Preference for landowner. The owner of the land on either bank of the waters to be crossed, with the owner of the land on the left bank descending given preference over the owner of the land on the right bank, is entitled to preference in procuring authority to construct a ferry. Whenever the owners of the banks do not apply for such authority within a reasonable time after the necessity therefor arises, the board of commissioners may grant authority to another.
History: En. Sec. 2833, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1470, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1779, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2854; re-en. Sec. 1779, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 32-1514; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 253, L. 1979.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
7-14-2801. General powers of county relating to ferries
7-14-2802. Construction and operation of ferries uniting two counties
7-14-2803. Establishment and operation of public ferry or wharf upon petition
7-14-2804. Acquisition of property for public ferries and wharves
7-14-2805. Establishment and operation of public ferry or wharf by county upon its own motion
7-14-2806. Rules and rates for public ferry or wharf
7-14-2807. Tax levy for public ferry -- combined ferry and bridge fund
7-14-2808. through 7-14-2820 reserved
7-14-2821. Permission to operate ferry between counties
7-14-2822. Notice of application to operate ferry
7-14-2823. Hearing and decision on application
7-14-2824. Preference for landowner
7-14-2825. Establishment of new ferry near existing ferry
7-14-2826. Regulation of ferry operation -- penalties
7-14-2827. Surety bond required
7-14-2829. Acquisition of land for ferry