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LAWS OF MARYLAND.

SECTION 11. And lie it enacted, That if it shall

be necessary in the location of any part of said rail-

road to occupy any road, street, alley or public way

or ground of any kind or any part thereof, it shall

be competent for the municipal or other corporation

or public otficer or public authorities owning or

Agree upon

having in charge thereof, and the said railroad com-

terms.

pany, to agree upon the manner and upon the terms

and conditions upon which the same may be used

or occupied, and if said parties shall be unable to

agree thereon, and it shall be necessary in the judg-

ment of the directors of such railroad company to

use or occupy such road, street, alley or other public

May appropri-

way or ground, such company may appropriate so

ate.

much of the same as may be necessary for the pur-

pose of said road in the same manner and upon the

same terms as is provided for the appropriation of

the property of individuals by eighth section of this

act.

SECTION 14. And be it enacted, That said rail-

road company may demand and receive for the trans-

portation of passengers on said road not exceeding

five cents per mile, and for transportation of property

Charge per

not exceeding fifteen cents per ton per mile, when

mile.

the same is transported a distance of thirty miles or

more; and in case the same is transported for a dis-

tance less than thirty miles twenty cents per ton

may be charged, unless otherwise provided by law.

SECTION 18. And be it enacted, That nothing in

How con-

this act shall be so construed as to authorize the said

strued.

company to issue any note, token, scrip or evidence

of debt to be used as currency.

SEC. 19. And be it enacted, That this act shall

Effective.

take effect from the date of its passage.

Approved May 3, 1882.