7-14-2621. Establishment and alteration of stock lanes. (1) A stock lane is a county road established and maintained for the driving and travel of livestock. It shall be not less than 60 feet wide. The width shall be determined by the board in the order creating it.
     (2) Upon presentation of a proper petition, each board may establish, alter, or vacate stock lanes when it deems it expedient and necessary for the convenience of the public and for the convenience of travel on roads now established. Any lane may adjoin and parallel a county road and shall be described in the petition for creation and in the order of the board creating it.
     (3) The provisions of this part and the general laws relating to establishing, altering, and vacating county roads, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, shall apply to stock lanes. References in all petitions, orders, and proceedings shall be to stock lanes in order to differentiate them from other highways.

     History: En. Sec. 8-215, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4015.