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urn: urn:us-la:rs:48:1152
citation: "R.S. 48:1152"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 48 › Chapter 5 › Part II"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1952, number: 8, section: 2, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
---

# Power to contract

The department of highways is hereby authorized to enter into contracts with bridge and ferry authorities, organized under the laws of the state of Louisiana, for the construction, maintenance and operation of bridges and ferries by such authority, which contracts shall be binding upon the department and the state of Louisiana.