§ 27-87-202 - License -- Navigable waterways generally.
27-87-202. License -- Navigable waterways generally.
(a) No person shall keep any ferry over or across any public navigable stream or lake, so as to charge any compensation for crossing the stream or lake, without first procuring a license from the county court of the county in which the ferry is situated.
(b) Any person wishing to establish a ferry across any navigable stream in this state shall apply to the county court of the county in which the ferry site may be.
(c) The county court shall grant a license to the applicant for the term of one (1) year from the date of the license upon the applicant's:
(1) Showing lawful possession of the land on which the ferry is sought to be established;
(2) Satisfying the court that the public convenience will be promoted thereby;
(3) Paying the tax levied by the county court for the privilege of the ferry; and
(4) Executing the bond required by this chapter.