68-413b. Rights of way of state highways to be used exclusively for public highway purposes, exception; removal of unauthorized structures or objects; public utility and other legal rights not affecte

68-413b

Chapter 68.--ROADS AND BRIDGES
PART I.--ROADS
Article 4.--STATE HIGHWAYS

      68-413b.   Rights of way of state highways to be used exclusively forpublic highway purposes, exception; removal of unauthorized structures orobjects; public utility and other legal rights not affected.All rights of way of state highways shall be used exclusively for publichighway purposes: Provided, The secretary of transportation mayauthorize such other uses of such rights-of-way as will not interfere withpublic travel thereon and which are in conformity with applicable state andfederal laws, rules and regulations relating to highways. The secretary oftransportation is authorized to remove unauthorized structures, objects andfacilities which are located upon the rights-of-way of state highways.Nothing herein shall be construed to affect the rights of public utilitiesand persons or associations maintaining facilities on state highwayrights-of-way pursuant to law.

      History:   L. 1963, ch. 332, § 1; L. 1975, ch. 427, §98; Aug. 15.