48:5-24 - Bridges to become property of states after fifty years
48:5-24.Ā Bridges to become property of states after fifty years
If the state, acting jointly with any adjoining state, shall not have purchased a bridge constructed by a company organized under this article at theĀ expiration of fifty years after the opening of the bridge for public use, theĀ bridge together with the necessary approaches and appurtenances shall becomeĀ the property of such states for public use without cost or expense to theĀ states and the right, title and interest of the company shall cease.
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If the state, acting jointly with any adjoining state, shall not have purchased a bridge constructed by a company organized under this article at theĀ expiration of fifty years after the opening of the bridge for public use, theĀ bridge together with the necessary approaches and appurtenances shall becomeĀ the property of such states for public use without cost or expense to theĀ states and the right, title and interest of the company shall cease.
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