Practice question
A sanggunian has lawfully imposed tolls on an eligible LGU-funded and constructed facility. Public safety and welfare now require discontinuance. Officials say Section 155 obliges toll collection forever. Which is correct?
- Every authorized toll is irrevocable in perpetuity.
- Section 155 allows the sanggunian to discontinue collection when public safety and welfare require, leaving the facility free and open for public use.
- Only a private toll collector may decide whether the public may use the facility.
- Discontinuing tolls automatically transfers the facility to a foreign owner.
- Public safety is expressly irrelevant to Section 155.
Legal references
- RA7160, Local Government Code, Sections130,151 and153-155: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html
Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.