SECTION 1. That it shall be permissible and lawful for any person, firm or corporation to construct, maintain and operate a tie, or timber, hoist or chute over or across any public road in any county of the State having a population of not less than 13,360 and not more than 13,375, by the Federal Census of 1920, or any subsequent Federal Census; provided, that nothing herein contained shall operate to relieve the operator of such hoist or chute from any damages for which such operator would otherwise be liable by reason of the negligent operation of such hoist or chute.
SECTION 2. That this Act take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.
Passed: March 23, 1923.