Indiana § 8-2-15-5 - Mutual rights; landowners on both sides of stream
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§ 8-2-15-5. Mutual rights; landowners on both sides of stream
Sec. 5. The person owning or possessing lands on both sides of any stream where a ferry is proposed to be established shall have the exclusive right of a license for a ferry at such place; and when the opposite banks are owned by different persons, the right to the ferry shall be mutual; but if the owner does not apply, the board shall grant a license to any person applying for the same; except where either of the landings is not on a public highway, the consent of the owner of the ground shall first be had in writing.
Formerly: Acts 1881(ss), c.52, s.5.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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