Contracts for the construction of any railroad, or the purchase of any necessary equipment, may be let on such terms and under such conditions as the director shall prescribe and may be let with or without advertisement or call for bids therefor.

Provided, however, that after the acquisition by construction of the railroad has been completed and the railroad has been placed into service the provisions of § 1-1-40 shall apply.

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 13-1-1380

  • railroad: as used in this article shall include, but not be limited to, tracks, spurs, switches, terminal, terminal facilities, road beds, rights-of-way, bridges, stations, railroad cars, locomotives, or other vehicles constructed for operation over railroad tracks, crossing signs, lights, signals, storage, administration and repair buildings, and all structures and equipment which are necessary for the operation of the railroad;

    (5) to exercise the power of eminent domain by and in the name of the division. See South Carolina Code 13-1-1330
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