The board of county commissioners of each county in the state of Colorado is authorized to lease a right-of-way over any lands in the state of Colorado held for public purposes which are not in actual use for the purpose to which they are dedicated, for such period of time and under such terms and conditions as it deems advisable, and to construct and maintain public roads and highways thereon.L. 21: p. 382, § 1. C.L. § 1311. CSA: C. 143, § 64. CRS 53: § 120-1-5. C.R.S. 1963: § 120-1-5.
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