KRS 180.260: Department may acquire ferries to protect toll bridges.

(1) The Department of Highways may purchase or condemn any ferry that is located

within ten (10) miles of a toll bridge owned in whole or in part by the state, if the

department considers it necessary or advisable in order to protect the bridge from

ferry competition.

(2) Any ferry acquired under subsection (1) of this section shall be paid for out of

appropriations out of the state road fund.