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§ 27-87-103. Public ferry on private stream

(a) Where a public road crosses any private stream which has not been meandered as a navigable stream, the bed of which may belong to any individual, if in the opinion of the county court, the public convenience will be promoted thereby, the court may make an order upon its record to that effect, declaring […]

§ 27-87-104. Eligibility to keep ferry

(a) Every person owning the land fronting on any public navigable stream shall be entitled to the privilege of keeping a public ferry over or across the navigable stream if that person: (1) Owns the land on both sides or banks; or (2) Shall have possession of both sides or banks by preemption or settlement […]