§ 72-9-503. Authority to enter agreement with other states for joint port-of-entry operation.

(1) The executive director of the department may negotiate and enter into bilateral agreements with a representative designated by a contiguous state for the construction, operation, maintenance, and staffing of a jointly occupied port-of-entry. (2) The agreement may provide for the collection of highway user fees, registration fees, permit fees, fuel taxes, and any other fees and taxes by either state jointly occupying a port-of-entry. (3) The agreement may provide for the enforcement of state and federal laws as provided in this chapter.