Section 9 Lessees to be deemed collectors.

During the continuance of any such lease the respective lessees named therein, and also all persons appointed by them to collect the tolls so let, shall be deemed collectors of the tolls so let, and they shall have the same powers to collect and recover such tolls, and be subject to the same rules, duties, and penalties in reference thereto, as if they had been appointed for that purpose by the company demising the same.