CHAP. 249.—An ACT to permit the boards of supervisors of counties of
Amherst and Bedford to establish and maintain a free ferry across
James river, at or near Big Island, and to accept contributions to-
ward the -expense thereof. (H. B. 234.)

Approved March 16, 1916.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
the boards of supervisors of the counties of Amherst and Bed-
ford are hereby authorized and empowered to establish and
maintain a free ferry across the James river at or near Big
Island, upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon
by said boards, and when such terms have been agreed upon
the said boards shall have authority to purchase boats, docks,
employ agents, and do all other things necessary to put the said
ferry in operation and maintain the same. The- expenses of
such establishment and maintenance shall be borne equally
by the said two counties out of their general county funds.
Said boards may receive contributions for the construction and
maintenance of said ferry, which shall be kept in a separate
fund, under the joint control of the said boards.