Utah § 17-78-404 - Franchises for ferries and bridges.

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§ 17-78-404. Franchises for ferries and bridges.

Effective 11/6/2025
17-78-404.  Franchises for ferries and bridges.
(1)A county may grant licenses and franchises for:
(a)constructing and keeping in repair roads, bridges, and ferries; and
(b)the taking of tolls on roads, bridges, and ferries.
(2)Each person operating any toll boat or ferry for the transportation of persons, vehicles, or livestock across any stream, river, or body of water in this state shall obtain a franchise for the boat's or ferry's operation from the county executive of the county in which the boat or ferry is operated.
(3)If a boat or ferry is operated on a stream or body of water forming the boundary line between two adjoining counties, the person operating the boat or ferry shall obtain a franchise from the county executive of each county.


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 14, 2025 Special Session 1

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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