Louisiana HB655 authorizes the Department of Transportation and Development to contract for ferry operations and maintenance.
HB655 allows the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to enter into contracts for the operation and maintenance of ferries, barges, and related transportation systems. The bill exempts these contracts from certain provisions in existing law. It also authorizes the DOTD to let franchises or enter into contracts for these services in the name of the state or jointly with parishes, municipalities, other states, or political subdivisions of other states. The DOTD can control, operate, and maintain related facilities to provide safe and efficient transportation.
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