The task force must consider public options first, nonprofit options second, and private options third. Permits are renewable for periods of three years, subject to compliance with all rules as developed by the commission. Passenger-only ferry service is exempt from high capacity transportation planning requirements. A joint task force is set up to study solutions to the passenger-only ferry issue. Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Ferries are an extension of the state highway system.
Passenger-only ferry service is an extension of transit systems.