Louisiana § RS 48:888 - Competing bridges and ferries
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:888 — Competing bridges and ferries, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:888. Competing bridges and ferries
No bridge for the use of the traveling public shall be constructed and operated by the parish or by a municipal corporation or other political subdivision of the state, or by any person, and no franchise shall be granted for the operation of a ferry, within fifteen miles of any toll bridge for the acquisition or construction of which bridge revenue bonds have been authorized under this Sub-part, except under a written permit granted by the director of highways. No such permit shall be granted by the director until he has ascertained by an investigation, including a hearing upon such notice and under such rules he prescribes, that there is an urgent public need for the operation of the bridge or ferry and that its operation will not affect the revenues of the bridge purchased or constructed under the provisions of this Sub-part, so as to impair the security of any bridge revenue bonds issued therefor.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 48:888
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:888 cover?
Section RS 48:888 ("Competing bridges and ferries") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 48:888?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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