31100-31105

STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
SECTION 31100-31105




31100.  This chapter may be cited as the El Dorado County Toll
Tunnel Authority Act.



31101.  Unless the particular provision or the context otherwise
requires the general provisions set forth in this article govern the
construction of this chapter.



31102.  "Authority" means the El Dorado County Toll Tunnel
Authority.


31103.  "Toll tunnel" means the tunnel from U.S. Highway 50 in the
vicinity of Twin Bridges to U.S. Highway 50 in the vicinity of Meyers
which the authority is authorized to finance, construct, operate,
and maintain as a toll facility pursuant to this chapter, and
includes all appurtenances and additions, alterations or improvements
thereto or replacements thereof, and the approaches to each end
thereof, including any necessary connections with U.S. Highway 50,
all lands and interest therein used therefor, and buildings and
improvements thereon.


31104.  "Bond" means any written evidence of indebtedness which the
authority may issue pursuant to this chapter in order to secure funds
with which to carry out the purposes of this chapter.



31105.  Nothing in this chapter prevents the state from making
appropriations from time to time in aid of the construction pursuant
to this chapter of the toll tunnel or property, franchises, or rights
appurtenant thereto or for the purpose of making preliminary
surveys, plans, and estimates of the cost thereof, and meeting other
preliminary expenses as the Legislature deems proper.