7-14-2205. Construction of bridge in municipality -- election. (1) Before undertaking the construction in any city or town of any bridge, the cost of which exceeds $10,000, the board of county commissioners shall submit to the qualified electors of the county at a general election or a special election held in conjunction with a regular or primary election the question of whether the bridge is to be constructed and paid for by the county.
     (2) (a) If the electors vote in favor of construction, the board may issue and sell bonds of the county in the amount authorized for the construction of the bridge. Bonds must be issued under the regulations that apply to other bonds of the county.
     (b) The bridge must be constructed using the proceeds of the bond sale.
     (3) Subject to 15-10-420, if the cost of the bridge does not exceed the amount authorized to be raised by a special tax, it may be levied as provided in 7-14-2503.

     History: En. Sec. 5-203, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2903; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 387, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 37, Ch. 584, L. 1999.