FERRY TOLLING ALTERNATIVES.

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
Senate Bill 524 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 28, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REMOVE MANDATORY FERRY TOLLING AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT WITH EXPANDED AUTHORIZATION TO GENERATE RECEIPTS TO SUPPORT ONGOING OPERATION OF THE FERRY SYSTEM.
Intro. by Sanderson, Cook.

Status: Ref To Com On Transportation (Senate Action) (Apr 1 2013)

Bill History:

S 524

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 28 2013 - View Summary

    Identical to H 475, filed 3/28/13.

    Amends GS 136-82 to no longer require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to collect ferry tolls. Defines ferry system. Allows the DOT to operate or contract for the following receipt-generating activities and use the proceeds to promote, improve, repair, maintain, or operate the ferry system: (1) operation of concessions on the ferries and at the ferry facilities, including internet access; (2) the sale of name rights to any ferry vessel, route, or facility; and (3) advertising on or within any ferry vessel. Makes clarifying and techncial changes.