7-14-2825. Establishment of new ferry near existing ferry. No toll ferry must be established within 1 mile immediately above or below a regularly established ferry unless the situation of a town or village, the crossing of a public highway, or the intersection of some creek or ravine renders it necessary for public convenience. In addition to the public notice required, notice of intention to apply for authority to erect a toll ferry must be served upon the proprietor of the ferry already established, at least 10 days prior thereto, giving the time and place and grounds of such application.
History: En. Sec. 2832, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 1469, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 1778, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 2853; re-en. Sec. 1778, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 32-1513.
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