Washington § 47.60.013 - Emergency powers of governor to insure continued operation of ferry and toll bridge system — Cost reimbursement.

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§ 47.60.013. Emergency powers of governor to insure continued operation of ferry and toll bridge system — Cost reimbursement.

The governor is authorized to take such actions as may be necessary to insure the continued operation of the Puget Sound ferry and toll bridge system under any emergency circumstances which threaten the continued operation of the system. In the event of such an emergency, the governor may assume all the powers granted by law to the transportation commission and department of transportation with respect to the ferry system. In addition, notwithstanding the provisions of chapters 47.60 and 47.64 RCW, the governor may contract with any qualified persons for the operation of the Washington state ferry system, or any part thereof, or for ferry service to be provided by privately owned vessels. Administrative costs to the office of the governor incurred in the exercise of this authority shall be reimbursed by the department.
[ 1981 c 341 s 1.]

Notes

Severability—1981 c 341: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1981 c 341 s 2.]

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