§ 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 […]
§ 27-87-105. Exclusiveness of privilege
The county court shall not permit any ferry to be established within one (1) mile above or below any ferry previously established, except at or near cities and towns where the public convenience may require it and satisfactory proof of the need shall be first adduced.